閉ざす

Meaning

1. v5svt
   to shut; to close; to fasten; to lock
2. v5svt
   to block (a street, entrance, etc.)
3. v5svt
   to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to cut off; to cover (e.g. in darkness)
4. v5svt
   to consume (with negative feelings); to fill (e.g. with sadness); to bury (e.g. in grief)

Example sentences

• 彼女は見解の異なる人々にも心を閉ざさない。

  She is open to people who have a different point of view.

• 日本の米市場は輸入に対し閉ざされている。

  Japan's rice market is closed to imports.

• 七時半に私たちもドアを閉ざしました。

  At seven-thirty, we too closed the door behind us.