閉める
しめる
shimeru
verbVocabularyLevel 1 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

閉める (しめる (shimeru)) means "to close". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

to close

Also : to shut

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

Imagine shouting "SHE-MER" while trying to shove a giant door into a tiny closet.

Example Sentences

まいにち、閉めます。

まいにち、しめます。

I like to close.

私は閉めます。

わたしはしめます。

I can close.

Kanji in this word

閉
Shut / Closed
Kunと.じる、と.ざす、し.める
Onへい
JLPT N3

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