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詰
packed · jammed · to pack · to challenge
N2On: きつKun: つめる、つまる、つめ、つむ
Memory Aid
Imagine **words (言)** being so **packed** and **jammed** together inside a small 'good luck' (吉) charm, it can't open! This visual captures the idea of being tightly stuffed.
'Kitsu' — Think of a first aid **kit** that's always tightly **packed** with supplies.
Vocabulary
詰めるつめるto pack, to stuff, to shorten
詰まるつまるto be packed, to be jammed, to be clogged
詰問きつもんclose questioning, interrogation
詰め込みつめこみcramming, packing
詰将棋つめしょうぎshogi problem (checkmate puzzle)
Example Sentences
この箱にもっと荷物を詰めることができます。
I can pack more luggage into this box.
トイレが詰まってしまった。
The toilet got clogged.
彼は警察の詰問に答えた。
He answered the police's close questioning.
選手はゴールまでの距離を詰めている。
The player is closing the distance to the goal.