閉める

しめる
JLPT:N5
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1To close or shut something (e.g. a door or window), making it not open; can also imply fastening/locking in some contexts.

Group 2 VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

母が出かける前に窓を閉めてくれた。

My mother closed the window before leaving.

寒いので、窓を少し閉めてください。

It's cold, so please close the window a little.

帰るときは必ず戸を閉めて鍵をかけてください。

When you leave, always close the door and lock it.

冷房が効きすぎるからドアを閉めておいてください。

The air conditioning is too strong, so please keep the door closed.

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