閉 — Closed
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Common Japanese Words with 閉 (Closed)
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To actively make something closed (閉) by shutting the door is to close/shut it.
When a door or gate becomes closed (閉) on its own, it closes / is closed.
To bring two open halves closed (閉) together (like a book or eyelids) is to close/shut.
When a store (店) makes itself closed (閉) for the day, it is closing shop.
Declaring that a meeting (会) is now closed (閉) marks the closure/adjournment.
The combined action of opening (開) and closing (閉) a door or gate is opening and shutting.
Frequently Asked Questions About 閉 (Closed)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 閉 (Closed)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 閉 ("Closed", read as へい) is: The toll (と) gate was closed for the hazel (へい) cello concert by Mr. sheep (し). Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 閉 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 閉 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 閉 means "Closed". Its primary reading is へい (On'yomi: へい; Kun'yomi: し, と). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 閉?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 閉 include: 閉める (しめる - to close, to shut), 閉まる (しまる - to be closed, to shut), 閉じる (とじる - to close, to shut), 閉店 (へいてん - closing shop, going out of business).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 閉 (Closed) faster?
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