まる

shimaru
Common N4 verb

Translations

1. to close
2. to be closed

Notes

The verb '閉まる' is an intransitive verb, meaning it describes a state or action that does not require a direct object. It is often used to describe doors, windows, or stores closing.

Examples

ドアがまる。

Doa ga shimaru.

The door closes.

みせ午後ごご8まります。

Mise ga gogo hachi-ji ni shimarimasu.

The store closes at 8 PM.

まどかぜまった。

Mado ga kaze de shimatta.

The window closed because of the wind.