閉まる
しまる
shimaru
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 10 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

閉まる (しまる (shimaru)) means "to close". It is read しまる (shimaru). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

to close

Also : to be shut · to be closed

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Example Sentences

図書館は六時に閉まります。

としょかんはろくじにしまります。

The library closes at six.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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