shimeru
1. to close; to shut
★ Common
Verb
#4036
1. to close; to shut
1. to be shut; to close
2. to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit
+ 3 additional meanings1. to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
1. to lock up; to shut up
1. to seclude oneself; to shut oneself away
1. falling of the curtain
2. (coming to an) end; close
1. closing up shop (for the day)
2. stopping business; going out of business
1. blockage; blockade
1. closing; closure
2. shutdown; lockout