占める

verb (ichidan)しめる · shimeru

1. Englishto account for; to make up; to take up

   • ある研究によれば、ガンによる女性の死亡数の中では肺がんが１７％を占めている。A study shows lung cancer accounts for 17% of women's cancer deaths.

2. Englishto occupy (a place, position, etc.); to hold (a rank, seat, etc.)

   • ギャンブルで味を占めるとなかなか止められない。Once you get the taste for gambling, it's hard to give it up.

3. Englishto occupy (one's mind, heart, etc.); to weigh (on one's mind); to grip (e.g. one's heart)

4. Englishto gain; to secure; to obtain; to win

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