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“to close” in Japanese

閉めるしめる
Illustration of "to close" in a Japanese cultural setting
A woman closes her umbrella after stepping indoors, shaking off the raindrops before neatly fastening the strap.

Usage note

閉める is used for closing physical objects like doors, windows, or bags, and implies securely fastening or shutting something.

Examples

  • 窓を閉めてください。

    Please close the window.

  • ドアを閉めます。

    I will close the door.

  • カバンを閉めました。

    I closed my bag.

Quick check

What does "閉める" mean?

  • A. to close
  • B. to start
  • C. to cook
  • D. to answer

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