閉める

Translation

close / slam / fasten

Meaning

To move something into a position that blocks an opening, such as a door, window, or lid.

Examples

• Can you shut the window? It's raining.
  窓を閉めてくれる？雨が降っているから。
• He shut the book when he finished reading.
  彼は読み終えると本を閉じた。