さしづめ
Meanings
Adverb
Usually written in kana
1. after all; in the end; when all's said and done
2. for the time being; at present
Pitch accent
しづめ
Composed of
between (e.g. two people); face to face; hindrance; impediment; arrhythmic section of recitative in noh music; playing with only 2 players; prefix used for stress or emphasis
stuffing; packing; end (esp. the foot of a bridge); lowest-ranking guest at tea ceremony; tea master; endgame (esp. in shogi or used figuratively); sweet eel sauce