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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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