The act of tightening or clamping; pressure or constriction. Can refer to physical tightening (e.g., a belt or clamp) or figurative tightening (e.g., budgetary or regulatory pressure).
ベルトの締め付けがきつくて苦しい。
The belt's tightness is uncomfortable.
ボルトの締め付けは指定のトルクで行ってください。
Please tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
景気対策として税の締め付けを行った。
As an economic measure, they implemented tighter taxation (fiscal tightening).
胸の締め付けを感じて息がしにくかった。
I felt a tightness in my chest and had difficulty breathing.