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塞ぐ

ふさぐ

Readings

ふさぐ

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5g, vtto stop up; to close up; to block (up); to plug up; to shut up; to cover (ears, eyes, etc.); to close (eyes, mouth)
  2. 2.
    v5g, vtto stand in the way; to obstruct
  3. 3.
    v5g, vtto occupy; to fill up; to take up
  4. 4.
    v5g, vtto perform one's role; to do one's duty
  5. 5.
    v5g, vito feel depressed; to be in low spirits; to mope

Kanji breakdown

塞
13 strokesGrade 8

Example sentences

彼女はなぜかふさいでいる。

She looks blue for some reason.

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塞ぐふさぐ

to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up

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