What does the kanji 締 mean?

The kanji 締 (shimeru) means "tighten, tie, shut, lock, fasten". It is a JLPT N2 character.

What kanji is "shimeru"?

"shimeru" is written with the kanji 締, meaning "tighten, tie, shut, lock, fasten". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) てい (tei), kunyomi (native Japanese) しめる (shimeru). It is a JLPT N2 character.

How do you write the kanji 締?

Write 締 ("tighten") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.