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Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
1. to be shut; to close; to be closedesp. 閉まる
  • あいにく
  • みせ
  • 閉まっていた
Unfortunately, the store was closed.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
2. to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knitOnly applies to 締まる
  • ドア
  • 閉まっていた
  • ので
  • はい入る
  • ことができことが出来なかった
The door was locked, so I couldn't get in.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
3. to be locked
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
4. to tighten; to be tightened
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
5. to become sober; to become tense
Other forms
締まる 【しまる】緊まる 【しまる】
Notes
緊まる: Rarely-used kanji form.

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