Breakdown of simeru
closed
閉
Usages of simeru
戸 を 閉める。to wo simeru.
(I) will close the door.
寒い から、 まど を しめて ください。samui kara, mado wo simete kudasai.
It's cold, so please shut the window.
Remember: you can't use ので to form suggestions, invitations, commands or requests.
門 は 閉めて あります。mon ha simete arimasu.
The gate has been closed (by someone, and is still closed).
テープ で 箱 を 閉めた。teepu de hako wo simeta.
I closed the box with tape.
ドア を 閉めなくて ごめん なさい。doa wo simenakute gomen nasai.
I'm sorry for not closing the door.
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