How to say "closure" in Japanese
- 休館きゅうかんsuru verb, transitive verb, intransitive verb, no-adjectiveThe closing of a facility such as a library or museum: the building is shut to visitors for the time being, as on its regular closing day or during renovation.
- 閉会へいかいnoun, suru verb, transitive verb, intransitive verbThe closing of a formally convened occasion — a ceremony, conference, or meeting — marking the official end of the proceedings, as when the chair declares the event closed.
- 閉鎖へいさnoun, suru verb, transitive verbThe general term: closing or shutting down a place such as a facility, school, or business, with a nuance of sealing it off or ending its operation.
- 通行止めつうこうどめnounThe closure of a road: traffic is suspended and vehicles are barred from passing, as after an accident, during roadworks, or in heavy snow.
- お開きおひらきnounThe breakup of a party, wedding, or meeting as it winds down and the guests disperse; a softened way to refer to the occasion coming to an end, not a general word for closure.
Match the word to what is closing: 休館 for a library or museum shut to visitors, 閉会 for a ceremony or meeting, 「通行止め」 for a road, 「お開き」 for a party breaking up, and 閉鎖 as the general term.
Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only
- 休館きゅうかんclosure (of a library, museum, etc.)
- 閉会へいかいclosure (of a ceremony, event, meeting, etc.)
- 閉鎖へいさclosing
- 通行止めつうこうどめclosure (of a road)
- お開きおひらきbreakup (of a ceremony, wedding, party, meeting, etc.)
- 打ち切りうちきりend
- クロージャclosure
- 閉包へいほうclosure
- 廃館はいかんclosure (of a cinema, museum, etc.)
- 閉合へいごうclosure
- 休場きゅうじょう(temporary) closure (of a theater, entertainment venue, etc.)
- まとまりsettlement
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