Meaning

Primary

To Shut

Alternative

To Close

Word Type

intransitive verb, transitive verb, ichidan verb

Explanation

Another way to say to shut or to close. A verb version of the kanji .

Reading

とじる
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is different from, say, 閉める or しまる. Instead, the reading is とじる. Why? Because you shut your toe () in the door because it sheared off the hinges and was out of control.

Context

Context Sentences

彼女はノートパソコンを閉じて、両腕を伸ばし、欠伸をした。

She shut the laptop, stretched her arms, and yawned.

Kanji Composition