tighten, tie, shut, lock

About this kanji

The kanji 締, pronounced as しめる in kun'yomi, primarily means to tighten or fasten. It is often used as a verb when talking about locking or securing something. Common compounds include 締結 (ていけつ), which means conclusion, and refers to the establishment of an agreement. Another useful compound is 締め切り (しめきり), meaning deadline, a term you’ll encounter often when discussing tasks or projects. Additionally, 取り締まり (とりしまり) pertains to control or enforcement, especially in legal contexts. A helpful note is that this kanji often conveys a sense of being secure or firmly set, making it integral in various phrases related to arrangement and formalities.

Example sentences

• 論文の締切は明日です。

  The deadline for the paper is tomorrow.

Meanings across languages

English

tighten, tie, shut, lock, fasten

Tiếng Việt

siết chặt, buộc, đóng, khóa, thắt chặt

日本語

締める, 結ぶ, 締める, ロックする, 固定する

한국어

조이다, 묶다, 닫다, 잠그다, 고정하다

中文

收紧, 系, 封闭, 锁定, 紧固

id

mengencangkan

th

รัด

es

apretar

fr

resserrer

de

festziehen

pt

apertar

Common compounds

• 締結ていけつconclusion, execution (of a contract), entering (into treaty)
• 取締役とりしまりやくcompany director, board member
• 取締役会とりしまりやくかいboard of directors, board of directors' meeting
• 締め切りしめきりdeadline, closing, cut-off
• 取り締まりとりしまりcontrol, management, supervision
• 締約ていやくconclusion of a treaty
• 締めしめtying up, binding, fastening
• 締めるしめるto tie, to fasten, to tighten