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詰める

tsumeru

Description

「詰める」は、物を入れ物にぎゅっと入れたり、間をせまくしたりする時に使います。

"詰める" is used when tightly putting things into a container or narrowing a space.

仕事や計画を最後まできちんと考えて決める時にも使えます。

It can also be used when thoroughly thinking through and finalizing work or plans.

Meanings

詰めるtsumeru

to pack, stuff, or fill something in

かばんに服を詰めました。

I packed clothes into the bag.

詰めるtsumeru

to close a gap; move closer together

もう少し席を詰めてください。

Please move over a little more.

詰めるtsumeru

to work out details; finalize a plan

会議で計画を詰めましょう。

Let's finalize the plan in the meeting.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    transitive counterpart of the intransitive 詰まる (to become clogged or packed).

  • Nuance

    also idiomatic in 気を詰める and 息を詰める (to hold one's breath).

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