godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
be folded up; be folded; get folded
Intransitive verb describing something becoming folded or being in a folded state, often as a result of an action or naturally. Pairs with the transitive verb 畳む (たたむ).
この椅子は簡単に畳まる。
This chair folds up easily.
洗濯物がきれいに畳まっている。
The laundry is neatly folded.
Transitive verb meaning 'to fold (something)'. 畳まる is the intransitive counterpart, describing the state or result of folding.
Derived from the transitive verb 畳む (たたむ, 'to fold') with the intransitive suffix ～まる, indicating a spontaneous or passive action. The kanji 畳 is associated with tatami mats and folding.