Word Meaning 絞める (Shimeru): to Strangle, to Constrict

Meaning

しめる

shimeru

3 Characters • 15 Total Strokes

JLPT N1 Jōyō Upper Grade Kanken 3級 Rank 11187 Priority B

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しぼる

to stop down (lens)

しぼり

tie-dye

こうしゅけい

death by hanging

こうさつ

strangulation

しぼりこむ

to narrow down

こうしゅだい

gallows

ふりしぼる

to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.)

おしぼり

wet towel (supplied at table)

じこうし

suicidal ligature strangulation

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真綿で首を絞めるような言い方をしないで、お願いだから、もっとはっきり言ってくれない。

Stop trying to make us follow all these subtle clues. I wish you would say what you want to say more clearly.