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閉める
shimeru
Description
「閉める」は、ドアやまど、店などを「あける」の反対にすることです。
"閉める" means to do the opposite of "あける" for doors, windows, shops, etc.
手で何かを動かして、開いていたものを閉じるときによく使います。
It is often used when you move something with your hand to close something that was open.
Meanings
閉めるshimeru
to close (a door, window, etc.)
寒いのでまどを閉めてください。
It's cold, so please close the window.
閉めるshimeru
to close down (a shop or business)
お店は九時に閉めます。
The store closes at nine o'clock.
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Notes
- Nuance
閉める is transitive (you close something); the intransitive pair 閉まる means it closes by itself.
- Homophone
締める means to tighten/fasten and 占める means to occupy — same reading, different kanji.
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