締める
しめる
Romaji: Shimeru
Word 776 of 1000 in N5
Meaning
to tie; to fasten; to tighten / to wear (necktie, belt); to put on / to total; to sum / to be strict with / to economize; to economise; to cut down on / to salt; to marinate; to pickle; to make sushi adding a mixture of vinegar and salt
Example sentence
ネクタイを締めてから出かけます。
ネクタイを しめてから でかけます。
I go out after tying my tie.