Japanese

Verb

しめる ‎(transitive, ichidan conjugation, romaji shimeru)

1. 絞める: to constrict
2. 占める: to comprise (i.e. be a part of)
3. 締める, 〆る, 緊める: to fasten
4. 閉める: to close

しめる ‎(intransitive, godan conjugation, romaji shimeru)

1. 湿る: to be wet