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締
On'yomi
テイ
TEI
Kun'yomi
し.まる・し.まり・し.める・-し.め・-じ.め
shimaru / shimari / shimeru / shime / jime
tighten · tie · shut · lock · fasten
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes15
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and emperor. Tightening thread.
Symbolism
Conclusion, tighten, deadline. Represents tightening.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Competing for speed
Component Breakdown
締=
糹帝
thread + 帝
Words & Expressions
Words written with 締
Proverbs & Idioms
締めくくりが肝心
しめくくりがかんじん
The conclusion is crucial
How something ends matters most
Anime & Manga
すずめの戸締まり
Suzume
A well-known work with 締 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 締 mean in Japanese?
締 means tighten, tie, shut, lock, fasten.
How do you read 締?
On'yomi: テイ (TEI). Kun'yomi: し.まる、し.まり、し.める、-し.め、-じ.め (shimaru, shimari, shimeru, shime, jime).
How many strokes does 締 have?
締 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 締 a good kanji for a tattoo?
締 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means tighten, tie, shut, lock, fasten. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.