詰める
1
to stuff into;to jam;to cram;to pack;to fill;to plug;to stop up
この穴を何かで詰めなくては。
We've got to fill this hole with something.
2
to shorten;to move closer together
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?
3
to reduce (spending);to conserve
4
5
to go through thoroughly;to work out (details);to bring to a conclusion;to wind up
6
to be on duty;to be stationed
7
to corner (esp. an opponent's king in shogi);to trap;to checkmate
8
to cut off (one's finger as an act of apology);to catch (one's finger in a door, etc.)
the meaning "to catch one's finger" is predominantly used in Kansai
See also:
指を詰める (ゆびをつめる)
9
to do non-stop;to do continuously;to keep doing (without a break)
10
to do completely;to do thoroughly
11
to force someone into a difficult situation by ...