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VocabJLPT N2

closure

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. closing
2. closure
3. shutdown

This noun and する-verb refers to the act of closing down or shutting off access to a place, organization, or system, such as a road, school, or website. It implies a complete and often official or permanent closure, distinguishing it from a temporary closing.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, the hot spring is closed? What are we going to do about our trip!

Sentence 2

Management presented a redeployment plan following the closure of the branch.

Sentence 3

Why is this park only closed today?

Sentence 4

Shutting it down over just one complaint — isn't that a bit of an overreaction?

Sentence 5

The event we had planned — was it cancelled because the venue closed?