詰め
Meanings
packed in; contained in; containing
Attaches to a noun to indicate something is packed or contained in that container or medium. Common in food packaging and storage contexts.
See also: 瓶詰
This jarred jam is homemade.
Canned tomatoes are convenient.
working at; assigned to
Attaches to a noun indicating a workplace or position to mean being stationed or assigned there. Often used for temporary or specific postings.
He was assigned to the head office.
The staff stationed at the site will handle it.
using ... alone; based solely on
Attaches to a noun to mean relying exclusively on that thing for an argument or judgment. Often used in critical or analytical contexts.
See also: 理詰め
Arguments based solely on logic can sometimes feel cold.
You should avoid judgments based purely on emotion.
doing continuously; doing non-stop
Attaches to the -masu stem of a verb to indicate doing that action continuously or without a break. Often implies endurance or persistence.
See also: 立ち詰め
A job where you stand continuously makes your legs tired.
He walked non-stop all day.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉詰めpacked in/contained in ~ (a container)
This ham is sold canned.
- 〈場所〉詰めstationed/assigned at ~
He is a reporter stationed at the head office.
- 〈動詞〉詰めでdoing ~ continuously without a break
I worked sitting the whole day without a break.