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British pronunciation/klˈəʊs/
American pronunciation/ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/
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近い, 近接した

near in distance
close definition and meaning
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The grocery store is quite close, just a five-minute walk away.
The two buildings are so close that their rooftops almost touch.
The close spacing of the chairs in the auditorium made it feel cramped.
02

親しい, 親密な

sharing a strong and intimate bond
close definition and meaning
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They have a close friendship that has lasted for years.
Their close relationship as mother and daughter is evident in their shared laughter and inside jokes.
Despite living in different cities, they remain close siblings, talking on the phone every day.
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近い, 接近した

near or approaching in time
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親しい, 近しい

having a strong familial connection, typically referring to immediate family members like parents or siblings
05

入念な, 綿密な

performed with great care and thoroughness
06

接近した, 僅差の

indicating a result with little difference between the participants
07

狭い, 近い

having little space between people or things
08

密な, 近い

having a tight or compact arrangement, especially in textiles like fabric or weave
09

慎重に守られた, 厳しく保護された

carefully guarded or kept secret, with limited access or knowledge
10

ショートヘア, 刈り上げた

(of hair) cut very short, typically near the scalp
11

ケチな, 守銭奴

reluctant to give or spend, especially money
12

フィットした, 近い

having no excess space but without being restrictive
13

内向的, 秘密主義の

(of a person) secretive or unwilling to share personal information
14

息苦しい, 窮屈な

having air that feels stuffy and lacks freshness
15

近い, ほぼ

almost reaching or becoming something
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閉める, 閉じる

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
to close definition and meaning
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He closed the gate to prevent the dog from running away.
Please close the window before it starts raining.
It 's time to leave, so please close your laptop and gather your belongings.
1.1

閉じる, 締める

to not be open anymore
Intransitive
to close definition and meaning
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Many businesses closed during the storm for safety reasons.
The curtains closed as the play came to an end.
With a gentle push, the window closed tightly, sealing out the draft.
02

締結する, 閉じる

to finalize a business deal
Transitive: to close a business deal
to close definition and meaning
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After weeks of negotiation, the two companies finally closed the merger deal.
The CEO flew to the client 's headquarters to personally close the multimillion-dollar contract.
The real estate agent worked tirelessly to close the sale of the property before the end of the month.
03

閉じる, 締める

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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Whenever he finishes editing a document, John habitually closes the word processor to maintain a clutter-free workspace.
In order to free up memory and improve performance, Mark decided to close some of the background applications.
Feeling overwhelmed by the number of tabs open in his web browser, Tom decided to close several of them to declutter his screen.
04

閉じる, 終わる

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

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.
The store will close at 9 p.m. tonight.
05

閉じる, 終わる

to finish or bring an activity or process to an end
Transitive: to close an activity or process
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The investigation into the incident was closed after thorough examination of all available evidence.
The company decided to close the project ahead of schedule due to unforeseen budget constraints.
The manager decided to close the meeting after all agenda items had been discussed.
06

閉じる, 終える

to conclude or come to an end
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The conference closed with a keynote address from the guest speaker.
The negotiations between the two parties closed after reaching a compromise on key issues.
After a successful run, the Broadway musical closed to make way for new productions.
07

締める, 終了する

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.
With two outs and the bases loaded, the relief pitcher was called in to close the game and preserve the narrow lead.
08

閉じる, 塞ぐ

to block and prevent movement or access
Transitive: to close a passage or access
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The landslide closed the hiking trail indefinitely, pending cleanup and repairs.
A fallen power line closed the street until utility crews could repair it.
The fallen tree branch closed the road, forcing drivers to find an alternative route.
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閉じる, 塞ぐ

to fill up or block an opening, typically to seal or secure it
Transitive: to close an opening
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The workers closed the hole in the wall with bricks and mortar to repair the damage.
He closed the drain to prevent water from leaking onto the floor.
The carpenter closed the hole in the roof with shingles to stop the rain from entering.
10

閉じる, 完成させる

to complete an electrical circuit, allowing the flow of current through it
Transitive: to close an electrical circuit
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Pressing the button closes the circuit, activating the electric motor.
To activate the alarm system, you need to close the circuit by entering the correct code.
When the switch is closed, the circuit is completed, and the lightbulb turns on.
11

閉じる, 封印する

to join or seal the edges of something
Transitive: to close the edges of something
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The tailor closed the seams of the garment with precision stitching.
The surgeon closed the incision with sutures after completing the operation.
She closed the book gently, marking the end of her reading session.
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閉じる, 締める

to come together or move toward each other in order to grip, clamp, or secure an object
Intransitive
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The jaws of the trap closed around the bait, trapping the unsuspecting rodent.
The lobster 's pincers closed tightly around the crab, ensuring it could n't escape.
With a firm twist, he tightened the vise, causing the jaws to close firmly on the pipe.
13

近づく, 接近する

to approach in distance
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As the aircraft descended, the runway lights closed rapidly, guiding the pilot for a safe landing.
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, 近接戦闘をする

to engage in physical confrontation or fighting at close quarters
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The knights closed with their adversaries, wielding swords and shields in close combat.
During the wrestling match, the athletes closed repeatedly, vying for control and leverage.
As tensions rose, the opposing factions closed, leading to a brawl in the streets.
15

終了する, 閉じる

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.
The stock closed lower than expected, prompting analysts to reassess their projections for the company.
Investor confidence soared as the market closed at its highest level in years.
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閉じる, 解約する

to withdraw all funds from an account and terminate its use
close
01

近く, 隣に

without much space between
close definition and meaning
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They followed close behind us.
The chairs are arranged close, fostering an intimate conversation atmosphere.
02

近くで, 注意深く

with careful focus or observation
Close
01

行き止まり, クローズ

a residential street with no through traffic, typically ending in a dead end
02

終了, 閉会

the end of an event, period, or activity
03

クロージング, フィナーレ

the final segment of a performance
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クローズ, 結末

the final resolution or cadence of a musical passage
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締め, 閉じ

the act of shutting something, particularly a door
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The grocery store is quite close, just a five-minute walk away.
The two buildings are so close that their rooftops almost touch.
The close spacing of the chairs in the auditorium made it feel cramped.
The close proximity of the two houses made them ideal for neighbors.
The close distance between the two cities makes it easy to commute.
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