Japanese Word · Beginner
閉める
to shut, to close
Pronunciation: [ɕime̞ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to shut, to close
Example
ドアを閉めてください。
Please close the door.
Practice tips
- Practice 閉める 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 beginner-level learners.