締め付け (shimetsuke) Japanese meaning: pressure | Kotomoraけ
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If the tightening of the screw is insufficient, the parts may come loose.
The government is tightening its control over speech.
Usage patterns
締め付けが厳しいfor control/pressure to be strict
The government's control has become stricter.
締め付けを強めるto tighten control or pressure
The company tightened its control over employees.
締め付けを緩めるto ease or loosen control or pressure
A policy to ease the tightening of regulations was announced.
〈物〉の締め付けが強いfor something to fasten or grip too tightly (physical)
The belt is fastened too tightly and it hurts.
Irregular okurigana usage; rarely used and not recommended for learners.
締付け
Variant with minimal okurigana; used in some contexts.
