Translation of Japanese word "閉める" to English
閉める
しめる
[shimeru]
IPA: /ɕi̥meɾɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo remove or block an opening, gap or passage through. To move a thing, or part of a thing, nearer to another so that the gap or opening between the two is removed.
How to use
閉める (shimeru) — 'to close (transitive)'. Group 2. ドアを閉める — close the door.
🇬🇧 English
to close (trans.)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 閉める
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): しめる
Romaji Transcription: shimeru
Example Sentences
扉を閉める。
とびらをしめる。
Close the door.
花を閉める。
はなをしめる。
Close the flower.
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Common phrases
- ドアを閉める— to close the door
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Frequency rank: #311 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "閉める" mean?▼
The Japanese word "閉める" means "to close (trans.)" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "閉める"?▼
The word "閉める" is read as "しめる" (shimeru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to close something.".
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