ふさがる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ふさがる
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?
Kanji in this Word
塞
13 strokes
Grade 8
Meanings
close
shut
cover
block
obstruct
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソク
サイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふさ.ぐ
とりで
み.ちる
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