N5
しめる (shimeru)
閉める
to close (something)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Transitive verb (他動詞): someone actively closes something (e.g., ドアを閉める). The intransitive equivalent is 閉まる (shimaru). Polite form is 閉めます (shimemasu).
📝 Example Sentences
窓を閉めてください。
Please close the window.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "閉める"!
ドアを_______てもいいですか。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「ドア」は「閉める」ことができるものです。
English: A 'door' is something that can be 'closed' (shimete).
English: A 'door' is something that can be 'closed' (shimete).
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