Vocabulary
What does 締め切る (しめきる, shimekiru) mean?
締め切る (しめきる, shimekiru) means to close (permanently); to close for applications.
Quick facts| Reading | しめきる |
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| Romaji | shimekiru |
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| Part of speech | godan verb, transitive |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N2 |
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N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonshimekiru
to close (permanently); to close for applications
- 1godan verb · transitive to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors)
- 2godan verb · transitive to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
Example sentences
受付は五時で締め切ります。
Reception closes at five o'clock.
寒いので窓を締め切っています。
Since it's cold, I keep the windows shut tight.
