English–Japanese
“close” in Japanese
How to say “close” in Japanese
“Close” in Japanese is しまう (shimau). しまう can also mean “put away”.
Brings an activity, place, or object to a closed or settled state.
Example sentences with しまう
おもちゃをしまいます。o mo cha o shi ma i ma su
I put away the toys.
冬になる前に、海の家をしまいます。fuyu ni na ru mae ni umi no ie o shi ma i ma su
We close the beach hut before winter.
Tips for using しまう
- The auxiliary pattern てしまう (te shimau) adds a sense of completion and can also show regret or an unintended result.
Other Japanese words for “close”
私はその先生と親しいです。watashi wa so no sen sei to shita shi i de su
I am close to that teacher.
出かける前に窓を閉じます。de ka ke ru mae ni mado o to ji ma su
I close the window before I go out.
ドアを閉めます。do a o shi me ma su
I close the door.
身近な人に相談します。mi jika na hito ni sō dan shi ma su
I consult someone close to me.
店は六時に閉まります。mise wa roku ji ni shi ma ri ma su
The store closes at six.
冬は窓を締め切ります。fuyu wa mado o shi me ki ri ma su
We keep the windows shut in winter.
二人はとても親密です。futa ri wa to te mo shin mitsu de su
The two are very close.