締まり

しまり
Alternative readings: シマリ
Alternative writings: 締り
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1

The state of being properly closed; the shutting of something (e.g. a door, lid).

Noun

Examples

ドアの締まりが悪くて、風が入ってくる。

The door doesn't close properly, so the wind gets in.

この瓶は締まりが固いので、栓抜きが必要だ。

This jar is tightly sealed, so you need a bottle opener.

箱の蓋の締まりをもう一度確認して下さい。

Please check the box lid is properly closed once more.

2

Firmness or tightness; a taut or well-disciplined condition; control or discipline.

Noun

Examples

彼は体の締まりが良く、スポーツ選手らしい体つきだ。

He has a well-toned body; he looks like an athlete.

会社の締まりが強く、無駄がほとんどない。

The company is tightly run and has almost no waste.

ズボンの締まりがきつくて動きにくい。

The pants are too tight and it's hard to move.

3

Carefulness with money; economy, thrift, or frugality.

Noun

Examples

彼女は締まりが良くて、必要なものだけを買う。

She is frugal and only buys what she needs.

旅費を浮かせるために締まりをきかせて貯金した。

I tightened my budget and saved money to cut travel expenses.

4

A conclusion, settlement, or the ending of something (e.g., a speech, story).

Noun

Examples

彼のスピーチは締まりがよく、聞いていて気持ちが良かった。

His speech had a good finish; it was pleasant to listen to.

レポートの締まりが弱いので、もう一度結論を書き直そう。

The report's ending is weak, so let's rewrite the conclusion.

会議の締まりとして今後の予定を確認した。

As the meeting's close, we confirmed upcoming plans.

5

In the game of go, a 'shimari'—an enclosure in the corner formed by two stones of the same color.

NounGo (Game)

Examples

序盤で左上にシマリを作って地を広げた。

In the opening I made a shimari in the upper left to expand territory.

その手は有力なシマリになり、安定した形を作った。

That move became a strong shimari and created a stable formation.

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