Translation guide
How to express 'sew up' in Japanese, covering both literal sewing and figurative meanings like completing or securing something.
To sew something closed, like a seam, tear, or wound.
To finish or settle something, like a deal, plan, or victory.
Means 'to bring together', 'to finalize'. Commonly used for agreements, plans, or deals.
To gain exclusive control or guarantee something, like votes or resources.
Means 'to secure', 'to ensure'. Used for obtaining something needed, like support or supplies.
The English 'sew up' in figurative senses (e.g., 'sew up a deal') cannot be translated directly with sewing verbs. Use verbs like まとめる or 確保する instead.
to sew up a deal
The most common verb for sewing pieces together or closing an opening by stitching.
I sewed up the torn part.
The wound needs to be sewn up.
General verb for 'to sew'. Can mean 'sew up' when context implies closing something, but is less specific than 縫い合わせる.
Please sew up this hole.
Literally 'sew shut', used for closing openings like bags or pockets. Less common.
I sewed up the opening of the bag.
It took time to sew up the contract.
He successfully sewed up the negotiation.
Means 'to settle', 'to bring to a conclusion'. Used for disputes, competitions, or unresolved matters.
I want to sew up this issue quickly.
Means 'to tidy up' or 'to finish off'. Can be used for completing tasks or securing a win.
Let's sew up the remaining work.
Literally 'to make victory certain'. Used in sports or competitions when a win is secured.
His goal sewed up the victory.
He sewed up the necessary votes.
Means 'to monopolize'. Used when one party takes complete control of a market or resource.
The company sewed up the market.