ふさぐ | Japanese meaning

塞ぐ【ふさぐ】

Frequency rank: 3,692. – 3,694.

Alsoふさぐ

Godan verb with 'gu' ending; transitive verb

to stop up; to close up; to block (up); to plug up; to shut up; to cover (ears, eyes, etc.); to close (eyes, mouth)

This meaning refers to physically closing or blocking an opening, such as covering ears or eyes, or stopping up a hole.

I covered my ears to block out the sound.

to stand in the way; to obstruct

This usage refers to preventing movement or progress, either physically or metaphorically.

My friend was blocking the path.

to occupy; to fill up; to take up

This meaning involves taking space or time, indicating that something is filling a particular area or schedule.

The chair is occupying the middle of the room.

to perform one's role; to do one's duty

In this context, it implies fulfilling responsibilities or obligations in a certain role.

He is fulfilling his role as the team leader.

Godan verb with 'gu' ending; intransitive verb

to feel depressed; to be in low spirits; to mopesee also 鬱ぐ【ふさぐ】

This usage conveys a sense of emotional blockage or heaviness, often indicating a state of sadness or lack of motivation.

Lately, I've been feeling down and not wanting to do anything.

Example sentences26 results

After the storm, the road was blocked with fallen trees.

Tatoeba

Fallen rocks closed the way.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

塞ぐ【ふさぐ】

Frequency rank: 3,692. – 3,694.

Alsoふさぐ

Godan verb with 'gu' ending; transitive verb

to stop up; to close up; to block (up); to plug up; to shut up; to cover (ears, eyes, etc.); to close (eyes, mouth)

This meaning refers to physically closing or blocking an opening, such as covering ears or eyes, or stopping up a hole.

I covered my ears to block out the sound.

to stand in the way; to obstruct

This usage refers to preventing movement or progress, either physically or metaphorically.

My friend was blocking the path.

to occupy; to fill up; to take up

This meaning involves taking space or time, indicating that something is filling a particular area or schedule.

The chair is occupying the middle of the room.

to perform one's role; to do one's duty

In this context, it implies fulfilling responsibilities or obligations in a certain role.

He is fulfilling his role as the team leader.

Godan verb with 'gu' ending; intransitive verb

to feel depressed; to be in low spirits; to mopesee also 鬱ぐ【ふさぐ】

This usage conveys a sense of emotional blockage or heaviness, often indicating a state of sadness or lack of motivation.

Lately, I've been feeling down and not wanting to do anything.

Example sentences26 results

After the storm, the road was blocked with fallen trees.

Tatoeba

Fallen rocks closed the way.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

塞

常用

意close; shut; cover; block; obstruct

訓ふさ.ぐ、とりで、み.ちる

音ソク、サイ

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鬱

常用

意gloom; depression; melancholy; luxuriant

訓うっ.する、ふさ.ぐ、しげ.る

音ウツ

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塞ぐ【ふさぐ】

Frequency rank: 3,692. – 3,694.

Alsoふさぐ

Godan verb with 'gu' ending; transitive verb

to stop up; to close up; to block (up); to plug up; to shut up; to cover (ears, eyes, etc.); to close (eyes, mouth)

This meaning refers to physically closing or blocking an opening, such as covering ears or eyes, or stopping up a hole.

I covered my ears to block out the sound.

to stand in the way; to obstruct

This usage refers to preventing movement or progress, either physically or metaphorically.

My friend was blocking the path.

to occupy; to fill up; to take up

This meaning involves taking space or time, indicating that something is filling a particular area or schedule.

The chair is occupying the middle of the room.

to perform one's role; to do one's duty

In this context, it implies fulfilling responsibilities or obligations in a certain role.

He is fulfilling his role as the team leader.

Godan verb with 'gu' ending; intransitive verb

to feel depressed; to be in low spirits; to mopesee also 鬱ぐ【ふさぐ】

This usage conveys a sense of emotional blockage or heaviness, often indicating a state of sadness or lack of motivation.

Lately, I've been feeling down and not wanting to do anything.

Example sentences26 results

After the storm, the road was blocked with fallen trees.

Tatoeba

Fallen rocks closed the way.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

塞ぐ【ふさぐ】

Frequency rank: 3,692. – 3,694.

Alsoふさぐ

Godan verb with 'gu' ending; transitive verb

to stop up; to close up; to block (up); to plug up; to shut up; to cover (ears, eyes, etc.); to close (eyes, mouth)

This meaning refers to physically closing or blocking an opening, such as covering ears or eyes, or stopping up a hole.

I covered my ears to block out the sound.

to stand in the way; to obstruct

This usage refers to preventing movement or progress, either physically or metaphorically.

My friend was blocking the path.

to occupy; to fill up; to take up

This meaning involves taking space or time, indicating that something is filling a particular area or schedule.

The chair is occupying the middle of the room.

to perform one's role; to do one's duty

In this context, it implies fulfilling responsibilities or obligations in a certain role.

He is fulfilling his role as the team leader.

Godan verb with 'gu' ending; intransitive verb

to feel depressed; to be in low spirits; to mopesee also 鬱ぐ【ふさぐ】

This usage conveys a sense of emotional blockage or heaviness, often indicating a state of sadness or lack of motivation.

Lately, I've been feeling down and not wanting to do anything.

Example sentences26 results

After the storm, the road was blocked with fallen trees.

Tatoeba

Fallen rocks closed the way.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

塞

常用

意close; shut; cover; block; obstruct

訓ふさ.ぐ、とりで、み.ちる

音ソク、サイ

Details

鬱

常用

意gloom; depression; melancholy; luxuriant

訓うっ.する、ふさ.ぐ、しげ.る

音ウツ

Details