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

閉める

Reading

Kana: しめる
Romaji: shimeru
Kana
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Definition

v1
vt
1

to close; to shut

Kanji

Readings: ヘイ、 と.じる、 と.ざす、 し.める、 し.まる、 た.てる
Meanings: closed, shut

Example Sentences

(まど)()めて。
➥Close the window.
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ドアを()めて。
➥Shut the door.
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(まど)()めて(くだ)さい。
➥Please close the window.
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()()めろ。
➥Shut the door.
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(もん)()める時間(じかん)だ。
➥It is time to shut the gate.
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ドアを()めなさい。
➥Shut the door behind you.
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