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閉
閉 (readings: へい, し, と; Japanese kanji) means “to close / to shut”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 閉店 (store closing).
What does 閉 mean?
| Kanji | 閉 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to close / to shut |
| Readings | へい, し, と |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 閉
閉 is read へい or し or と depending on the word.
Example words with 閉
| Example | 閉店 (store closing) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14