詰める

つめる

to pack, to shorten, to work out (details)

Also:to shorten, to reduce (spending), to focus intently on

What does 詰める mean?

詰める is a Japanese verb meaning to pack, to shorten, to work out (details) in English. It can also be translated as to shorten, to reduce (spending), to focus intently on depending on context. It is written as 詰める in kanji, つめる in hiragana, and tsumeru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

この穴を何かで詰めなくては。

We've got to fill this hole with something.

このブラウスをつめていただけますか。

Could I have this blouse taken in, please?