しめる

Etymology 1
Kana spelling of various terms.

Verb

 * 1)  to constrict
 * 2)  to make up, to be a part of
 * 3)  to fasten
 * 4)  to close


 * 1)  to be wet

Etymology 2
Modern form of classical.

Suffix

 * 1)   to make; to let

Usage notes
This word is morphologically an inflectional suffix. It is classified as in traditional Japanese grammar.