Jiten beta

閉(と)ざす
Rank #6,015

Meanings

  • Godan verb with 'su' ending, transitive verb
    1. to shut; to close; to fasten; to lock
  • 2. to block (a street, entrance, etc.)
  • 3. to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to cut off; to cover (e.g. in darkness)
  • 4. to consume (with negative feelings); to fill (e.g. with sadness); to bury (e.g. in grief)

Readings

閉ざす
(95%)
とざす
(2%)
鎖す
(1%)
Appears in 1474 media