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?