締しまり

noun

closing properly; shutting tightly

Refers to the state of being closed firmly, such as a door, lid, or container. Also written as 閉まり.

• このドアは締しまりが悪わるい。

  This door doesn't close properly.

• 瓶びんの蓋ふたの締しまりを確かく認にんしてください。

  Please check that the bottle cap is on tight.

noun

firmness; tightness; discipline; control

Describes a state of being taut, well-structured, or disciplined. Often used for muscles, facial expressions, organizations, or personal conduct.

• 彼かれの顔かおには締しまりがない。

  His face lacks firmness (he looks slack).

• この組そ織しきは締しまりがなくて困こまる。

  This organization lacks discipline, which is a problem.

noun

frugality; thrift; carefulness with money

Used for being economical or tight with spending. Often appears in phrases like 締まり屋 (a thrifty person).

• 彼かれは締しまり屋やで、無む駄だ遣づかいをしない。

  He is thrifty and doesn't waste money.

noun

conclusion; settlement; end

Refers to bringing something to a close, such as a deal, discussion, or event. Often used in the phrase 締まりをつける (to bring to a conclusion).

• 話はなしに締しまりをつける。

  Bring the discussion to a conclusion.

noun

shimari; corner enclosure (Go)

In Go, a standard corner enclosure formed by two stones of the same color. Usually written in katakana as シマリ.

• 隅すみのシマリは基き本ほん的てきな布ふ石せきの一ひとつだ。

  The corner enclosure is one of the basic opening patterns.