Illustration: In a family living room, an adult sits upright on a floor cushion with both eyes firmly closed and both hands extended expectantly. Their lifted cheeks and alert posture show that they are awake and cooperating with a surprise.

つぶる

tsuburu

to close one’s eyes

Also read つむる. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

あまりに光ひかりが強つよいので彼女かのじょは目めをつぶった。
She shut her eyes because the light was so strong.
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トムは目めをつぶって寝ねたふりをしている。
Tom has his eyes closed and is pretending to be asleep.
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彼女かのじょの手てを強つよく握にぎって目めをつぶる。
I tightly grip her hand and close my eyes.
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