塞ぐ

Meaning

1. v5gvt
   to stop up; to close up; to block (up); to plug up; to shut up; to cover (ears, eyes, etc.); to close (eyes, mouth)
2. v5gvt
   to stand in the way; to obstruct
3. v5gvt
   to occupy; to fill up; to take up
4. v5gvt
   to perform one's role; to do one's duty
5. v5gvi
   to feel depressed; to be in low spirits; to mope

Example sentences

• 嵐の後、道路は倒れた木で塞がれた。

  After the storm, the road was blocked with fallen trees.

• 僕の錆付いたフォードが故障して、交差点を塞いでしまった。

  My rusty Ford broke down, obstructing the intersection.

• 工事が通りへの進路を塞いだ。

  The construction blocked the entrance to the street.