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N4 Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

()まるto be shut, to close, to be closed, to be firm (of a body, face, etc.), to be well-knit, to be locked, to tighten, to be tightened, to become sober, to become tense

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

      1.

      to be shut, to close, to be closed

      esp. 閉まる
    2. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

      2.

      to be firm (of a body, face, etc.), to be well-knit

      Only applies to 締まる
    3. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

      3.

      to be locked

    4. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

      4.

      to tighten, to be tightened

    5. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

      5.

      to become sober, to become tense

    All Forms

    閉まる 【しまる】締まる 【しまる】緊まる 【しまる】

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    Examples

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      ドアが()まる(おと)()こえました。

      I heard the sound of the door closing.

      • N4

      この居酒屋(いざかや)(あと)どのくらいで()まる()っている?

      Do you know how long this tavern will be closed?

      • N4

      ナイトクラブやスナックが(よる)の12()()まるはずがありません。

      There is no way nightclubs and snack bars would close at midnight.

      • N4

      両手(りょうて)(ふさ)がっている(ひと)のために、()まっていたドアを()けてあげた。

      I opened a closed door for someone whose hands were full.

      • N3

      リビングの(とびら)がバタンと(いきお)いよく()まったということは、(おっと)(いま)不機嫌(ふきげん)であるということだ。

      Judging from that the living room door slammed shut with a bang, it means that my husband is in a bad mood.

      • N3
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