活け締め

いけじめ いけしめ

draining blood from a live fish (from above the gills and at the base of the tail) to keep it fresh

引き締め

ひきしめ

tightening

焼き締め

やきしめ

yakishime chinaware; high-fired unglazed ceramics

締め

しめ

sum, total amount, total

引き締める

ひきしめる

to tighten, to stiffen, to brace, to strain

総締め

そうじめ

the total

緒締め

おじめ

string-fastener, drawstring on pouch or purse (handbag)

締め鯖

しめさば

soused (vinegared) mackerel

締める

しめる

to tie, to fasten

水締め

みずしめ みずじめ

water-binding, compaction by watering, hydraulic filling, hydraulic tilling

帯締め

おびじめ おびしめ

decorative string used to hold a kimono sash in place

締め高

しめだか

sum, total

締め金

しめがね

buckle, clamp, clasp

締め具

clamp; clasp; fastener; binding

締めて

しめて

in all, all told

根締め

ねじめ

pounding down earth around the roots of a tree

手締め

てじめ

ceremonial hand-clapping (e.g. at end of event, meeting, etc.)

仮締め

かりじめ

temporary tightening (during assembly), fit-up bolting

締め紐

しめひも

adjustable strap; bracer; lacing