- 1. [v5r, vi] to be shut; to close; to be closed — esp. 閉まる
- 2. [v5r, vi] to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit
- 3. [v5r, vi] to be locked
- 4. [v5r, vi] to tighten; to be tightened
- 5. [v5r, vi] to become sober; to become tense
Kanji in this word
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閉
closed, shutOn: ヘイ (hei)Kun: と.じる (to.jiru)、 と.ざす (to.zasu)、 し.める (shi.meru)、 し.まる (shi.maru)、 た.てる (ta.teru)
Example Sentences
あいにく店は閉まっていた。
ainiku mise ha shima tteita .
Unfortunately, the store was closed.
ドアが閉まっていたので、入ることが出来なかった。
doa ga shima tteitanode , iru kotoga dekina katta .
The door was locked, so I couldn't get in.