Japanese Word · Intermediate
つづめる
to condense
Pronunciation: [t͡sɨzɨme̞ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to condense".
Example
圖書館の三字をつづめて一字にしたもの
a condensation of the three characters of 圖書館 (toshokan, “library”) into one character
Practice tips
- Practice つづめる out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.