godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
become fine (of fabric); become closely woven
Describes fabric or mesh becoming dense and tight. Less common in everyday conversation; often replaced by 目が詰む or 密度が高くなる.
この布は洗うと目が詰む。
This cloth becomes finer when washed.
godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
be checkmated (shogi)
Shogi term: the king has no legal moves. Also used figuratively for being in a hopeless situation.
王手をかけられて、ついに詰んだ。
I was put in check and finally checkmated.
godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
be stuck; be at a loss; reach a dead end
Figurative extension of the shogi sense: unable to proceed, out of options. Common in casual speech and online communication.
仕事が多すぎて、もう詰んだ。
I have too much work; I'm completely stuck.
この問題は難しくて、考えが詰んでしまった。
This problem is so hard that I've reached a dead end.