This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

瞑る

暝る

Readings

Kana: つぶる、つむる
Romaji: tsuburu, tsumuru
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Definition

v5r
vt
1

to close (eyes); to shut

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: メイ、 ベン、 ミョウ、 ミン、 メン、 めい.する、 つぶ.る、 つむ.る、 くら.い
Meanings: sleep, dark, close eyes
Readings: メイ、 ミョウ、 くら.い
Meaning: dark

Example Sentences

警察(けいさつ)はたいてい路上(ろじょう)駐車(ちゅうしゃ)(くるま)()をつむる。
➥The police usually close their eyes to cars parked on the street.
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(かれ)()をつむり、腕組(うでぐ)みをしたまま、肘掛(ひじか)けいすに(すわ)っていた。
➥He was sitting in the armchair, his eyes closed and his arms folded.
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あまりに(ひかり)(つよ)いので彼女(かのじょ)()をつぶった。
➥She shut her eyes because the light was so strong.
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