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“close off” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitozasu

Example

国は国境を閉ざします。kuni wa kok kyō o to za shi ma su

The country closes its borders.

Illustration for 閉ざす (close off)

How to say “close off” in Japanese

“Close off” in Japanese is 閉ざす (tozasu).

It describes deliberately blocking access or contact so that something remains separated from the outside.

Full entry for 閉ざす: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 閉ざす

彼は周囲の忠告に耳を閉ざしてしまいました。kare wa shū i no chū koku ni mimi o to za shi te shi ma i ma shi ta

He shut his ears to the advice from those around him.

Tips for using 閉ざす

  • In conversational Japanese, 心を閉ざす (kokoro o tozasu) describes emotional withdrawal rather than a physical barrier.

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