This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

閉ざす

鎖す

Readings

Kana: とざす、さす
Romaji: tozasu, sasu
Kana
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Definitions

v5s
vt
1

to shut; to close; to lock; to fasten

2

to plunge (in grief)

Kanji

Readings: ヘイ、 と.じる、 と.ざす、 し.める、 し.まる、 た.てる
Meanings: closed, shut
Readings: サ、 くさり、 とざ.す
Meanings: chain, irons, connection

Example Sentences

(みずうみ)(こおり)()ざされた。
➥The lake was bound in ice.
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(なな)時半(じはん)(わたし)たちもドアを()ざしました。
➥At seven-thirty, we too closed the door behind us.
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日本(にっぽん)(べい)市場(しじょう)輸入(ゆにゅう)(たい)()ざされている。
➥Japan's rice market is closed to imports.
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その(とびら)永久(えいきゅう)()ざされた。
➥The door was closed for good.
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(けん)(いえ)()(みち)(ゆき)()ざされていた。
➥The path between the two houses was blocked by snow.
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彼女(かのじょ)見解(けんかい)(こと)なる人々(ひとびと)にも(こころ)()ざさない。
➥She is open to people who have a different point of view.
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