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.
このドアは締まりが悪い。
This door doesn't close properly.
瓶の蓋の締まり
Please check that the bottle cap is on tight.
firmness; tightness; discipline; control
Describes a state of being taut, well-structured, or disciplined. Often used for muscles, facial expressions, organizations, or personal conduct.
彼の顔には締まりがない。
His face lacks firmness (he looks slack).
この組織は締まりがなくて困る。
This organization lacks discipline, which is a problem.
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).
彼は締まり屋で、無駄遣いをしない。
He is thrifty and doesn't waste money.
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).
話に締まりをつける。
Bring the discussion to a conclusion.
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.
隅のシマリは基本的な布石の一つだ。
The corner enclosure is one of the basic opening patterns.
control; supervision; enforcement
locking up; fastening doors and windows
compact and neat; small but well-organized
thrifty person; stingy person; tight-fisted person
Standard kanji spelling for most senses.
Katakana spelling is usual in Go terminology.
Variant kanji spelling; less common but acceptable.
Noun form of the verb 締まる (しまる, 'to become tight, to be shut'). The kanji 締 carries the core meaning of tightening or fastening.