Nihongo Master Nihongo Master
Pricing Dictionary Blog

Meaning of 閉ざす(とざす) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

閉ざす, 鎖す
Kana Reading
とざす, さす
Romaji
tozasu, sasu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Godan verb with `su` ending, transitive verb
    Meaning
    to shut; to close; to lock; to fasten
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    to plunge (in grief)

Example Sentences

閉ざす, 鎖す, とざす, さす used in context

Verb Conjugations

Common conjugated forms

Non-Past

Plain
閉ざす
Plain Polite
閉ざします
Negative
閉ざさない
Negative Polite
閉ざしません

Past

Plain
閉ざした
Plain Polite
閉ざしました
Negative
閉ざさなかった
Negative Polite
閉ざしませんでした

Te

Plain
閉ざして
Plain Polite
閉ざしまして
Negative
--
Negative Polite
--

Passive

Plain
閉ざされる
Plain Polite
閉ざされます
Negative
閉ざされない
Negative Polite
閉ざされません

Popular Study Lists

Study lists that include this entry

Related Kanji

Kanji found in this word

JLPT 1

chain, irons, connection

On:

Kun: くさり, とざ.す

18 strokes

Learn more
JLPT 3

closed, shut

On: ヘイ

Kun: と.じる, と.ざす, し.める, し.まる, た.てる

11 strokes

Learn more

Go beyond looking it up

Turn every word you look up into a word you actually know

You found the word. Now make it stick. Nihongo Master connects the dictionary directly to your personal study system so one click is all it takes.

  • Save to personal study lists
  • Drill with spaced repetition until it sticks
  • Print handwriting practice sheets
  • Test yourself with skill quizzes
  • Track progress across every word you study
Start Free 7-Day Trial

No credit card required. Cancel anytime.

Earn with Nihongo Master

Love Japanese? Share it and get paid.

Join the Nihongo Master affiliate program. Share your link and earn 30% on every payment your referrals make, for as long as they stay subscribed.

  • 30% lifetime recurring commission
  • 60-day referral cookie
  • No approval needed — start right away
  • Monthly payouts via PayPal
Learn More About the Program