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British pronunciation/klˈəʊs/
American pronunciation/ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/
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近い, 接近した

near in distance
close definition and meaning
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The close proximity of the two houses made them ideal for neighbors.
The two buildings are so close that their rooftops almost touch.
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親密な, 近しい

sharing a strong and intimate bond
close definition and meaning
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They have a close friendship that has lasted for years.
Despite their busy schedules, they make time for each other, maintaining their close friendship.
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近い, 迫っている

near or approaching in time
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The deadline for the project is close, and we need to finish soon.
Their anniversary is close, so they are planning a special celebration.
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親密な, 近しい

having a strong familial connection, typically referring to immediate family members like parents or siblings
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His close relatives attended every family event.
The doctor asked about any illnesses in close family members.
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入念な, 綿密な

performed with great care and thoroughness
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She conducted a close review of the documents before signing.
The researcher took a close look at the results to ensure accuracy.
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接近した, 僅差の

indicating a result with little difference between the participants
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The final score was close, with only a few points between the teams.
It was a close game, and the lead changed multiple times.
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狭い, 近い

having little space between people or things
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The room was so close that people had to squeeze past each other.
The market was close with people hustling to get the best deals.
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密な, 詰まった

having a tight or compact arrangement, especially in textiles like fabric or weave
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The fabric had a close weave, making it durable and smooth.
The fence was built with close slats to ensure privacy.
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厳密な, 秘匿された

carefully guarded or kept secret, with limited access or knowledge
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The company 's future plans are a close secret, shared only with top executives.
His movements were kept close, with no one aware of his location.
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短髪(たんぱつ), 刈り上げ(かりあげ)

(of hair) cut very short, typically near the scalp
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He got a close haircut for the military, keeping it practical and tidy.
The barber gave him a close trim, leaving his hair barely above the skin.
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ケチな, しぶちんの

reluctant to give or spend, especially money
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He ’s always been close with his money, never willing to spend freely.
She ’s very close when it comes to buying gifts, always choosing the cheapest options.
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フィット感がある, ぴったりした

having no excess space but without being restrictive
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The jacket had a close fit, offering warmth without feeling tight.
The close fit of the gloves provided both comfort and dexterity.
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人に対して内向的な, 秘密主義の人

(of a person) secretive or unwilling to share personal information
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He 's a close person, rarely opening up about his feelings.
She ’s always been close, keeping her thoughts and emotions to herself.
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息苦しい, 蒸し暑い

having air that feels stuffy and lacks freshness
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The room felt close with no windows open.
It was so close in the elevator that it was hard to breathe.
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近い, ほぼ

almost reaching or becoming something
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The car was close to crashing before the driver regained control.
The two friends were close to finishing their long hike.
to close
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閉める(しめる), 閉じる(とじる)

to move something like a window or door into a position that people or things cannot pass through
synonyms

shut

Transitive: to close a window or door
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After entering the room, I asked him to close the door behind him.
He closed the gate to prevent the dog from running away.
1.1

閉じる (とじる), 閉まる (しまる)

to not be open anymore
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The door closed quietly behind him as he entered the room.
The curtains closed as the play came to an end.
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クローズする, 締結する

to finalize a business deal
Transitive: to close a business deal
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After weeks of negotiation, the two companies finally closed the merger deal.
The real estate agent worked tirelessly to close the sale of the property before the end of the month.
03

閉じる, ウィンドウを消す

to make a window or program disappear from the computer screen
Transitive: to close a computer window or program
to close definition and meaning
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Feeling overwhelmed by the number of tabs open in his web browser, Tom decided to close several of them to declutter his screen.
In order to free up memory and improve performance, Mark decided to close some of the background applications.
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閉館する, 閉まる

to cease operating or conducting business for the remainder of the day
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shut

Intransitive: to close point in time
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The library closes early on Sundays.
The restaurant is closing for renovations next week.
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閉じる, 終了する

to finish or bring an activity or process to an end
Transitive: to close an activity or process
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The manager decided to close the meeting after all agenda items had been discussed.
As the evening approached, the event organizers began to close the outdoor festival.
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閉じる(とじる), 終わる(おわる)

to conclude or come to an end
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The concert closed with a spectacular fireworks display, marking the end of the music festival.
As the sun set, the children 's game of tag closed, and they headed home for dinner.
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締めくくる, 逃げ切る

to conclude a baseball game when one team is leading by a small margin
Transitive: to close a baseball game
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In the final moments of the game, the outfielder closed the win by catching a deep fly ball.
The relief pitcher was brought in to close the game and secure the victory for his team.
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閉じる (とじる), 塞ぐ (ふさぐ)

to block and prevent movement or access
Transitive: to close a passage or access
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The fallen tree branch closed the road, forcing drivers to find an alternative route.
Heavy snowfall closed the mountain pass, making it impassable for vehicles.
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塞ぐ(ふさぐ), 閉じる(とじる)

to fill up or block an opening, typically to seal or secure it
Transitive: to close an opening
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She used putty to close the gaps around the window frames, preventing drafts from entering the room.
The workers closed the hole in the wall with bricks and mortar to repair the damage.
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閉じる, 接続する

to complete an electrical circuit, allowing the flow of current through it
Transitive: to close an electrical circuit
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When the switch is closed, the circuit is completed, and the lightbulb turns on.
Pressing the button closes the circuit, activating the electric motor.
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閉じる (とじる), 封じる (ふうじる)

to join or seal the edges of something
Transitive: to close the edges of something
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She closed the envelope, sealing the letter inside before sending it off.
The surgeon closed the incision with sutures after completing the operation.
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閉じる (とじる), 締める (しめる)

to come together or move toward each other in order to grip, clamp, or secure an object
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With a firm twist, he tightened the vise, causing the jaws to close firmly on the pipe.
The bear 's claws closed around the fish, securing its meal from the rushing river.
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近づく, 接近する

to approach in distance
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The storm clouds closed rapidly, threatening to unleash heavy rain.
The runners closed rapidly on the finish line, their strides quickening with determination.
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接近する (せっきんする), 近接する (きんせつする)

to engage in physical confrontation or fighting at close quarters
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As tensions rose, the opposing factions closed, leading to a brawl in the streets.
During the wrestling match, the athletes closed repeatedly, vying for control and leverage.
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終値を付ける, 引ける

to have a particular value or price at the end of a day's trading on the stock market
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The company 's shares closed at $50.20, marking a 2 % increase from the previous day.
Despite fluctuations throughout the day, the stock closed at $75.60, maintaining its value.
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口座を閉じる, アカウントを解約する

to withdraw all funds from an account and terminate its use
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He decided to close his old savings account after transferring the balance.
She visited the bank to close her inactive checking account.
close
01

近く, 密接に

without much space between
close definition and meaning
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The two friends sat close, sharing stories and laughter.
He lives close to the school.
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注意深く, 丁寧に

with careful focus or observation
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She followed the instructions close to ensure she did everything correctly.
He examined the document close, noticing details others missed.
Close
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クローズ, 近隣通り

a residential street with no through traffic, typically ending in a dead end
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The close was quiet and perfect for families with children.
She moved to a cozy house on Maple Close.
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終了, 締切

the end of an event, period, or activity
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At the close of the meeting, the final decision was made.
They worked hard right up to the close of the project.
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フィナーレ, クローズ

the final segment of a performance
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The comedian had the crowd laughing at the close of his act.
The close of the film tied up all the loose ends beautifully.
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クローズ, 終止形

the final resolution or cadence of a musical passage
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The close of the melody felt like a perfect resolution.
The choir sang harmoniously until the close of the hymn.
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ドアの閉まり, ドアのクローズ

the act of shutting something, particularly a door
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The close of the door echoed through the empty hallway.
The sudden close of the gate startled the children.
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