Vocab Info

A4 う-verb (む), Intransitive verb

窄(つぼ)むto close, to shut

    Dictionary Definition

    1. う-verb (む), Intransitive verb

      1. 1.

        to close (of flowers), to shut

        Usually written using kana alone

      2. 2.

        to get narrower

        Usually written using kana alone,

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    窄む 【つぼむ】

    Details

      • つ

      • ぼ

      • む

    Examples

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    • 花(はな)の蕾(つぼみ)が窄(つぼ)んだ原因(げんいん)は、蒸(む)し暑(あつ)さでしょう。

      The reason the flower’s buds shut was probably the mugginess.

    • 口(くち)が開(あ)いたガラス瓶(びん)と窄(つぼ)んだガラス瓶(びん)がある。

      There is a glass bottle with its mouth open and a glass bottle that's shut.

    • 朝(あさ)はちゃんと咲(さ)いていた朝顔(あさがお)が、夕方(ゆうがた)になって窄(つぼ)んだ。

      The morning glory that was blooming properly in the morning closed when the evening came.

    • この裾(すそ)が窄(つぼ)んだズボンは、足(あし)をスタイリッシュに見(み)せる効果(こうか)がある。

      These pants with tapered hems have the effect of making your legs look stylish.

    • あなたはハスの花(はな)が夕方(ゆうがた)になると窄(つぼ)んでしまうことを知(し)っていましたか。

      Did you know that lotus flowers close in the evening?

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