JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
締 — tighten
- Reading
- テイ・し.まる・し.まり・し.める・\~し.め・\~じ.め
- Meaning
- tighten; tie; shut; lock; fasten
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
締 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is テイ・し.まる・し.まり・し.める・\~し.め・\~じ.め and it means tighten; tie; shut; lock; fasten. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
締 appears in everyday japanese words such as 締切 (closing), 戸締り (closing up) and 締める (to tie).
Japanese words containing 締
Frequently asked questions
What does 締 mean in Japanese?
締 means tighten; tie; shut; lock; fasten in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 締 read?
締 is read テイ・し.まる・し.まり・し.める・\~し.め・\~じ.め. Reading it inside real words — 締切 and 戸締り and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 締 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 締 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 締 in a word?
A common word containing 締 is 締切 (しめきり) — "closing". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 締 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 締 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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