閉ざす
Meanings
Godan verb
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) (usu. in the passive)
4. to consume (with negative feelings); to fill (e.g. with sadness); to bury (e.g. in grief) (usu. in the passive)
Kanji used
Pitch accent
とざす
とざす
Examples7
湖
The lake was bound in ice.
日本
Japan's rice market is closed to imports.
その
The door was closed for good.
七
At seven-thirty, we too closed the door behind us.
彼女
She is open to people who have a different point of view.
１６３９
After 1639 Japan closed the door to foreign cuisine.