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閉める (shimeru)
閉める
(しめる)romaji: shimerutransitiveto close
閉める
Quick Meaning
閉める means "to close".
Reading
- Furigana: しめる
- Romaji: shimeru
How To Study This Word
Read the word aloud, cover the English meaning, and recall "to close" from the Japanese form. Then write one short sentence using 閉める.
Mini Practice
- Japanese to English: 閉める
- Reading check: しめる
- Romaji check: shimeru
Next Step
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