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詰め

tsume

Description

「詰め」は、物をぎゅっと入れることや、最後の大事な仕上げの部分を意味します。

"詰め" means packing things tightly or the crucial finishing touches.

仕事や計画で「詰めが甘い」と言うと、最後のところが不十分だという意味になります。

In work or plans, saying "詰めが甘い" means the final part is insufficient.

Meanings

詰めtsume

final stage; finishing part of something

最後の詰めが大事だ。

The final touches are important.

詰めtsume

packing; stuffing; filling something in

お弁当の詰めを手伝った。

I helped pack the lunchbox.

詰めtsume

checkmate situation in shogi

あと一手で詰めだ。

It's checkmate in one move.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    noun form of the verb 詰める (to stuff, to press to a conclusion).

  • Nuance

    詰めが甘い is a very common phrase meaning careless in the final details.

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