No. 1,935 in Japanese
閉じ
"閉じ" means "closure" or "shutting."
In a sentence
目を閉じて願いをかける。
Close your eyes and make a wish.
In this sentence, "閉じ" is used to mean physically closing something, namely the eyes.
本を閉じた後、考えをまとめる。
After closing the book, gather your thoughts.
Here, "閉じ" refers to closing a physical object, the book, which signifies the end of the reading activity.
心を閉じてしまうと、交流が難しくなる。
If you close your heart, communication becomes difficult.
In this example, "閉じ" is metaphorically used to describe a state of emotional or psychological closure, indicating a barrier to openness.
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