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“locking the doors” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitojimari

Example

寝る前に戸締まりを確認します。ne ru mae ni to ji ma ri o kaku nin shi ma su

I check that the doors are locked before bed.

Illustration for 戸締まり (locking the doors)

How to say “locking the doors” in Japanese

“Locking the doors” in Japanese is 戸締まり (tojimari).

Centers on making a building's openings secure so that unwanted entry is prevented.

Full entry for 戸締まり: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 戸締まり

旅行に出る前に戸締まりをします。ryo kō ni de ru mae ni to ji ma ri o shi ma su

I lock the doors before leaving for a trip.

Tips for using 戸締まり

  • In Japanese safety reminders, 戸締まり (tojimari) often includes checking doors and windows before going out or going to bed, not just turning a key in one door.

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