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No. 1,319 in Japanese

詰め

"詰め" (Tsume) means "stuffing," "filling," or "close-packed."

In a sentence

  • その箱に書類を詰めました。

    I packed documents into that box.

    Here, '詰め' is used as a verb to mean 'to pack something densely.' This indicates the action of placing items into a container.

  • 予定が詰めすぎて疲れました。

    I got tired because my schedule was too crowded.

    In this context, '詰め' is used figuratively to describe the density of entries in a schedule, indicating a tightly packed schedule.

  • ゲームで詰めの甘さが原因で負けました。

    I lost the game due to lack of precision in the crucial stage.

    Here, '詰め' refers to the final or critical play in a game, demonstrating a metaphorical application in the context of gaming strategy.

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