じる

tojiru
Common N4 verb

Translations

1. to close
2. to shut

Notes

The verb '閉じる' is commonly used for closing objects like books, doors, or eyes. It is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object.

Examples

ドアをじる。

Doa o tojiru.

Close the door.

ほんじてください。

Hon o tojite kudasai.

Please close the book.

かれじた。

Kare wa me o tojita.

He closed his eyes.