to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut

to close; to shut

to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes

to die; to breathe one's last

to lock up; to shut up; to imprison

Esp. 閉まる

to be shut; to close; to be closed

締まる only

to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit

to be locked

to tighten; to be tightened

to become sober; to become tense

to shut; to close; to fasten; to lock

to block (a street, entrance, etc.)

Usu. in the passive

to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to cut off; to cover (e.g. in darkness)

Usu. in the passive

to consume (with negative feelings); to fill (e.g. with sadness); to bury (e.g. in grief)

closing; closure

shutdown; lockout

to seclude oneself; to shut oneself away

opening and shutting; opening and closing

to keep one's mouth shut; to refuse to talk