[しめる, shimeru](v1, vt) (1) (締める only) to tie; to fasten; (2) (締める, 〆る only) to total; to sum; (3) (締める, 緊める only) to be strict with; (4) (締める only) to economize (economise); to cut down on; (5) to make sushi adding a mixture of vinegar and salt; (P)[Add to Longdo]