JLPT N5 Beginner
閉める
to close or shut something, such as a door or shop
Readings
Other forms
閉めます polite form
閉めない plain negative
閉めた plain past
閉めて te-form
閉めよう volitional
閉められる potential
1 Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
To close / To shut (an object)
Describes the physical action of blocking an entrance or sealing a container, such as a window, door, or lid.
Example
寝る 前 に 、 カーテン を 閉めます 。
I close the curtains before I go to sleep.
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2 Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
To close (a business)
Refers to the act of shutting down a shop or ending business activities for the day.
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