Meanings
Verb (1-dan, transitive)
1. to screw up; to put the screws on (a person)
2. to constrict (someone, something)
Kanji used
tighten
above
Pitch accent
めあげ
めあげる
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Composed of
tie up; bind; sum; total amount; judo choking (strangling) techniques; last meal eaten when going restaurant hopping; completion
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)