締め上げる · ichidan verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 締め上げる | 締め上げない |
| Polite | 締め上げます | 締め上げません |
| Past polite | 締め上げました | 締め上げませんでした |
| Past | 締め上げた | 締め上げなかった |
| Te-form | 締め上げて | 締め上げないで |
| Desire | 締め上げたい | 締め上げたくない |
| Potential | 締め上げられるalso 締め上げれる | 締め上げられないalso 締め上げれない |
| Passive | 締め上げられる | 締め上げられない |
| Causative | 締め上げさせる | 締め上げさせない |
| Causative passive | 締め上げさせられる | 締め上げさせられない |
| Volitional | 締め上げよう | |
| Polite volitional | 締め上げましょう | |
| Imperative | 締め上げろ | 締め上げるな |
| Conditional | 締め上げれば | 締め上げなければ |
| Tara conditional | 締め上げたら | 締め上げなかったら |
ichidan verb, transitive verb
tighten firmly; constrict; squeeze; bind; wring; screw in
Physical action of tightening something strongly, often around a neck, throat, or joint; also used for screwing in a bulb or wringing cloth.
The culprit tightened his grip around the victim's neck.
Please screw the bulb firmly into the socket.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
press strongly; crack down on; pursue relentlessly; keep under strict control
Only when written 締め上げる
Figurative use: to put intense pressure on someone, often in interrogation, discipline, or strict management. Restricted to 締め上げる spelling.
The boss pressed his subordinate hard and demanded the cause of the mistake.
The police tried to crack down on the suspect and force a confession.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
settle accounts; collect debts
Only when written 締め上げる
Rare, specific use: to forcefully collect money or settle financial matters. Restricted to 締め上げる spelling.
A debt collector came and squeezed him to pay up.
Alternative kanji emphasizing strangling or wringing; mainly for physical constriction.