Word details
ふさがる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ふさがる.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to be closed; to be blocked; to be healed (e.g. wound); to be shut up
Examples
道路は倒れた木で塞がっていた。
The road is blocked by fallen trees.
2
to be clogged; to be plugged up
Examples
あお向けに寝ると、舌やノドチンコがノドの奥に下がるため、上気道が塞がりやすくなります。
If you sleep on your back it's easier for your upper airway to be obstructed because your tongue, uvula, etc. slip towards the back of your throat.
3
to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
Examples
この椅子ふさがっていますか。
Is this seat taken?
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
塞
close, shut, cover, block, obstruct
13 strokesGrade 8
On
ソクサイ
Kun
ふさ.ぐとりでみ.ちる
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