閉ざす とざす さす to shut; to close; to fasten; to lock v5s vt to block (a street, entrance, etc.) v5s vt to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to cut off; to cover (e.g. in darkness) v5s vt to consume (with negative feelings); to fill (e.g. with sadness); to bury (e.g. in grief) v5s vt Advanced ➥