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VocabJLPT N3
to seclude oneself
Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Also written as 籠もる

Definitions

  1. 1. to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room)
  2. 2. to be confined in
  3. 3. to fill with (emotion, enthusiasm, power, etc.)
  4. 4. to fill a space (of a gas, smell, etc.)
A verb meaning to shut oneself in a room or place, or for something (like a smell or smoke) to become trapped in an enclosed space. It can describe someone isolating themselves at home, or a stuffy room full of stale air.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If you keep holing up at home like that, you're only going to feel more anxious!

Sentence 2

The rain's really coming down, so I'm just staying in my room today.

Sentence 3

"I'm locking myself in the conference room to fix these slides!" my coworker yelled.

Sentence 4

Why did you suddenly shut yourself in the conference room?

Sentence 5

Wait, you're holing up at home again? Go for a walk or something!