N4
とじる (tojiru)
閉じる
to close (transitive); to shut
💡 Nuance & Usage:
本や目、傘などを閉める際に使います。ドアや窓には「閉める」を使うことが多いですが、お店を閉めるなどの場合にも使われます。 (Used when closing things like books, eyes, or umbrellas. While 'shimeru' is often used for doors/windows, 'tojiru' can also be used, especially for closing a business.)
📝 Example Sentences
私は疲れたので、目を閉じました。
I was tired, so I closed my eyes.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "閉じる"!
読んだ後、本をしっかり_______ください。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 本のページを合わせる動作は「閉じる」です。
English: The action of putting the pages of a book together is 'to close' (tojiru).
English: The action of putting the pages of a book together is 'to close' (tojiru).
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