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塞がる

ふさがる

usually kana

Readings

ふさがるふたがる

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5r, vito be closed; to be blocked; to be healed (e.g. wound); to be shut up
  2. 2.
    v5r, vito be clogged; to be plugged up
  3. 3.
    v5r, vito be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)

Kanji breakdown

塞
13 strokesGrade 8

Example sentences

道路は倒れた木で塞がっていた。

The road is blocked by fallen trees.

あお向けに寝ると、舌やノドチンコがノドの奥に下がるため、上気道が塞がりやすくなります。

If you sleep on your back it's easier for your upper airway to be obstructed because your tongue, uvula, etc. slip towards the back of your throat.

この椅子ふさがっていますか。

Is this seat taken?

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塞がるふさがる

to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)

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