Japanese Word · Intermediate
閉じ込める
to shut something inside, to imprison, to confine
Pronunciation: [to̞ʑiko̞me̞ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to shut something inside, to imprison, to confine
Example
籠に閉じ込める
to lock up in a cage
Practice tips
- Practice 閉じ込める out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.