Illustration: In the changing area of a neighborhood recreation center, a man prepares for a casual walking club outing. He braces his belt buckle with one hand and pulls the free end firmly through with the other, drawing the loose waistband of his trousers snug against his waist.

JLPT N4verbLevel estimated by Bebop

締しめる

shimeru

to fasten, to tighten

Use 締める for a belt or tie; 閉める means to close. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

  1. シートベルトを締しめてください。

    Fasten your seat belt, please.

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  2. 彼女かのじょは靴くつのひもを締しめた。

    She laced her shoes.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  3. 座席ざせきのベルトをお締しめください。

    Fasten your seat belt.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

Kanji in 締

  • 締tighten; tieOnテイKunしまる・しまり・しめる

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