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閉まる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 閉まる.
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Entry
1
Esp. 閉まる
to be shut; to close; to be closed
Examples
あいにく店は閉まっていた。
Unfortunately, the store was closed.
2
締まる only
to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit
Examples
ドアが閉まっていたので、入ることが出来なかった。
The door was locked, so I couldn't get in.
3
to be locked
4
to tighten; to be tightened
5
to become sober; to become tense
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