閉める
しめる
shimeru
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 1 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

閉める (しめる (shimeru)) means "to close". It is read しめる (shimeru). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

to close

Also : to shut

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Example Sentences

ドアをちゃんと閉めてください。

どあをちゃんとしめてください。

Please close the door properly.

夜十時に店を閉めます。

よるじゅうじにみせをしめます。

The store closes at 10 PM.

Kanji in this word

閉
Shut
Kunと.じる、と.ざす、し.める
Onへい
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

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