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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

dynamic

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Strokes15
Frequency#797
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Stroke Order

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Strokes15

Component Breakdown

=

thread + 帝

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of thread and emperor. Tightening thread.

Symbolism

Conclusion, tighten, deadline. Represents tightening.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Competing for speed

Words & Expressions

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