閉じる

Etymology
From. Derived from older form via regular historical processes in the shift to the  pattern. Over time, the distinction between and  was lost, leading to the modern spelling of.

Verb

 * 1) to shut, to close
 * 2)  to write a Japanese word using kanji
 * 1)  to write a Japanese word using kanji
 * 1)  to write a Japanese word using kanji

Derived terms

 * : to confine, to imprison
 * : to shut in