Kanji
What does the kanji 締 mean?
締 means tightening, fastening; concluding (a contract). On'yomi テイ. Kun'yomi し.まる、し.まり、し.める、-し.め、-じ.め.
Quick facts| On'yomi | テイ |
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| Kun'yomi | し.まる、し.まり、し.める、-し.め、-じ.め |
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| Strokes | 15 |
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| Main radical | 糸 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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締On'yomi テイKun'yomi し.まる、し.まり、し.める、-し.め、-じ.め
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework15 strokes
tightening, fastening; concluding (a contract)
Memory hook
The thread (糸) drawn tight round the emperor's (帝) seal — TIGHTEN, CONCLUDE A CONTRACT.
Stroke order · 15 strokes
Common words
- 取締りとりしまりcontrol, supervision; crackdown
- 戸締りとじまりlocking up (doors and windows)
- 締めるしめるto tighten, fasten
- 取り締まるとりしまるto control, supervise; to crack down on
More words with this kanji
- 締め切るしめきるto close (permanently); to close for applications
- 締切しめきりdeadline
- 取締役会で承認を得るとりしまりやくかいでしょうにんをえるto be approved by the board of directors
