しめる

Japanese

Etymology 1

Kana spelling of various terms.

Verb

しめる (transitive, ichidan conjugation, rōmaji shimeru)

1. 絞める: to constrict
2. 占める: to comprise (i.e. be a part of)
3. 締める, 〆る, 緊める: to fasten
4. 閉める: to close

しめる (intransitive, godan conjugation, rōmaji shimeru)

1. 湿る: to be wet

Etymology 2

Modern form of classical しむ (shimu).

Suffix

しめる (ichidan conjugation, rōmaji -shimeru)

1. (jodōshi, archaic) Used to make the causative form of verbs: to make; to let

See also

• せる (-seru)
• させる (-saseru)