to tighten; to fasten tight; to constrict; to control strictly; to put pressure on; to squeeze (e.g. an economy)
to bring to a finish; to bind firmly; to superintend
rope used to cordon off consecrated areas or as a talisman against evil
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
to firmly tighten (e.g. around neck, throat); to constrict; to strongly press (someone); to crack down on; to settle accounts
pressure; clamping; tightening; fastening
to shut out; to bar; to lock out; to exclude
to shut out; to bar; to lock out; to exclude
soused mackerel; vinegared mackerel
to firmly tighten (e.g. around neck, throat); to constrict; to squeeze; to bind; to wring; to screw in (e.g. a bulb)
rope used to cordon off consecrated areas or as a talisman against evil
soused mackerel; vinegared mackerel
conclusion; end; finish; supervision; management; control
deadline; closing; closing (a door, window, etc.); cofferdam
shime-waza (judo stranglehold)
shutout; shutting out; lock-out; freeze-out
decorative string used to hold a kimono sash in place
yakishime chinaware; high-fired unglazed ceramics
clamp; clasp; fastener; binding
fasting fish for several days to preserve flavour and quality (and reduce mortality during transport); killing fish in a fishtank (immediately before cooking); fish killed in a fishtank
adjustable strap; bracer; lacing
parfait eaten at the end of a meal
water-binding; compaction by watering; hydraulic filling; hydraulic tilling
bisque firing; bisque (pottery)