JMdict: 1436570

締める 【しめる】

1. [v1,vt] to tie; to fasten; to tighten
2. [v1,vt] to wear (necktie, belt); to put on
3. [v1,vt] to total; to sum
4. [v1,vt] to be strict with
5. [v1,vt] to economize; to economise; to cut down on
6. [v1,vt] to salt; to marinate; to pickle; to make sushi adding a mixture of vinegar and salt
7. [v1,vi] to kill (fish, poultry, etc.)

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