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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
dynamic
Details
Strokes15
Frequency#797
Radical糸silk(6)
Stroke Order
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Strokes15
Component Breakdown
締=
糹帝
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