Japanese · 15 November 2026 · Transitive vs. Intransitive Verbs
閉まるしまる
shimaruRōmaji
to be closed / to close [intransitive]
verb (intransitive, godan)
Intransitive verb meaning to become closed or to be in a closed state. Does not take a direct object and focuses on the result or natural occurrence of closing. Contrasts with 閉める (shimeru), which is transitive. Often used with automatic doors or for describing states.
In a sentence
この戸は自動的に閉まるけど、たまに故障するんだ。
kono to wa jidouteki ni shimaru kedo, tamani koshou suru n da.
This door closes automatically, but sometimes it breaks down.