Etymology 1Edit
Kana spelling of various terms.
しめる (transitive, ichidan conjugation, rōmaji shimeru)
- 絞める: to constrict
- 占める: to comprise (i.e. be a part of)
- 締める, 〆る, 緊める: to fasten
- 閉める: to close
しめる (intransitive, godan conjugation, rōmaji shimeru)
- 湿る: to be wet
Etymology 2Edit
Modern form of classical しむ (shimu).
しめる (ichidan conjugation, rōmaji -shimeru)
- (jodōshi, archaic) Used to make the causative form of verbs: to make; to let