閉: the kanji for close
閉 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means close. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
閉 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
閉 has 5 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ヘイ (hei)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 閉店へいてん · heiten | closing (a shop) |
しめる (shimeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 閉めるしめる · shimeru | to close |
しまる (shimaru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 閉まるしまる · shimaru | to be closed |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この店は九時に閉店します。Kono mise wa kuji ni heiten shimasu.This shop closes at nine o'clock.
- ドアを閉めてください。Doa o shimete kudasai.Please close the door.
- 窓が強い風で閉まった。Mado ga tsuyoi kaze de shimatta.The window closed from the strong wind.
- 店は毎週月曜日に閉店です。Mise wa maishū getsuyōbi ni heiten desu.The shop is closed every Monday.
- 寒いので窓を閉めました。Samui node mado o shimemashita.I closed the window because it was cold.
Questions about 閉
How many strokes does 閉 have?
閉 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 閉?
The on readings are hei (ヘイ). The kun readings are tojiru (とじる), tozasu (とざす), shimeru (しめる), shimaru (しまる).
What JLPT level is 閉?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 閉
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.