Word details
塞ぐ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 塞ぐ.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Transitive verb
to stop up; to close up; to block (up); to plug up; to shut up; to cover (ears, eyes, etc.); to close (eyes, mouth)
Examples
彼女はなぜかふさいでいる。
She looks blue for some reason.
2
Transitive verb
to stand in the way; to obstruct
3
Transitive verb
to occupy; to fill up; to take up
4
Transitive verb
to perform one's role; to do one's duty
5
Intransitive verb
to feel depressed; to be in low spirits; to mope
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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