活き締め

いきじめ いきしめ

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

締め付け

しめつけ

pressure, clamping, tightening, fastening

締め

しめ

sum, total amount, total

締め付ける

しめつける

to tighten, to press hard

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

野締め

のじめ

killing one's catch on the spot (e.g. a bird)