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VocabJLPT N2

seal

NounSuru Verb

Definitions

1. seal
2. to seal (e.g. a letter)

This noun refers to the act of sealing something away, often with a sense of magic, ceremony, or finality. It is frequently used in fantasy stories to describe sealing away a demon or power, but can also refer literally to stamping or sealing a document.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Come on, you can't just lock away the numbers that are inconvenient for you!

Sentence 2

"I'm never opening this again," he said, and sealed the box shut.

Sentence 3

What kills me is that we parted with that secret still sealed away!

Sentence 4

Were you the one who broke the seal first?

Sentence 5

Who sealed that box?