瞑る

つぶる

to close (one's eyes), to shut

JLPT N1

Details

Part of Speech:
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
Romaji:
tsuburu

Example Sentences

彼は深く瞑想するために目を瞑った。

He closed his eyes to meditate deeply.

彼は痛みをこらえて目を瞑った。

He closed his eyes while enduring the pain.

彼は眩しい光から目を守るために、瞬時に目を瞑った。

He instantly closed his eyes to protect them from the dazzling light.