NichiDict

閉まる

N5
しまる
締まる緊まる
[shimaru]
Illustration for 閉まる

Meanings

1.GodanIntransitive

to be shut; to close; to be closed

2.GodanIntransitive

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

3.GodanIntransitive

to be locked

4.GodanIntransitive

to tighten; to be tightened

5.GodanIntransitive

to become sober; to become tense

Examples

ドアが静かに閉まった。

The door closed quietly.

この店は九時に閉まるらしいよ。

This store apparently closes at nine.

電車のドアが閉まりかけた時に駆け込んでしまった。

I rushed in just as the train doors were about to close.