閉める
しめる
JLPT N5 · vocab_verbMeaning
To close
Examples
窓を閉めます。
I close the window.
📖 How to Use
「閉める」is a verb meaning "To close." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「閉める」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「閉める」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「閉める」mean in Japanese?+
「閉める」means "To close". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「閉める」?+
「閉める」is read as「しめる」.
Is 「閉める」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「閉める」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「閉める」?+
窓を閉めます。 — I close the window.
Practice 「閉める」 with spaced repetition