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かしめる Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
ichidan verb, transitive verb
crimp ; swage ; caulk ; join by deforming metal
Technical term used in metalworking, manufacturing, and construction. Refers to joining or fastening by bending, pressing, or deforming a metal part, such as crimping a terminal onto a wire, swaging a fitting, or caulking a seam.
防ふせ
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Caulk the pipe joint to prevent leaks.
Similar words 圧あっ 着ちゃく 圧着 is a noun/suru-verb meaning 'pressure bonding' or 'crimping', often used in formal technical descriptions, while かしめる is the more colloquial verb used on the shop floor.
コーキング コーキング (caulking) usually refers to sealing with a flexible compound, whereas かしめる involves mechanically deforming metal to create a seal or joint.
Etymology The origin is uncertain. Possibly related to the verb かしぐ (to bend, to warp), with the suffix める indicating a transitive action, but this is speculative.
