Vocab Info
N4 う-verb (る), Intransitive verb
閉まる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
Common
う-verb (る), Intransitive verb
1.
to be shut, to close, to be closed
esp. 閉まる2.
to be firm (of a body, face, etc.), to be well-knit
Only applies to 締まる3.
to be locked
4.
to tighten, to be tightened
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】
Details
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Examples
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ドアが閉まる音が聞こえました。
I could hear the sound of the door closing.
- N4
この居酒屋が後どのくらいで閉まるか知っている?
Do you know how long this tavern will close?
- N4
ナイトクラブやスナックが夜の12時に閉まるはずがありません。
There is no way nightclubs and snack bars would close at midnight.
- N4
両手が塞がっている人のために、閉まっていたドアを開けてあげた。
I opened a closed door for someone whose hands were full.
- N3
リビングの扉がバタンと勢いよく閉まったということは、夫は今不機嫌であるということだ。
Judging from the living room door slamming shut with a bang, it means that my husband is in a bad mood right now.
- N3
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