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Kotomora

詰つむ

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Common wordFreq.Top 20,000Pairs with詰める

Meanings

1

godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb

become fine (of fabric); become closely woven

Describes fabric or mesh becoming dense and tight. Less common in everyday conversation; often replaced by 目が詰む or 密度が高くなる.

2

godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb

be checkmated (shogi)

Shogi term: the king has no legal moves. Also used figuratively for being in a hopeless situation.

3

godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb

be stuck; be at a loss; reach a dead end

Figurative extension of the shogi sense: unable to proceed, out of options. Common in casual speech and online communication.

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