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立て込める (たてこめる) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
ichidan verb, transitive verb
shut tight ; close firmly
Describes closing something securely so that it cannot be easily opened; often used for doors, windows, or shutters. Can also imply shutting oneself in or barricading.
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He shut himself in the room and wouldn't let anyone in.
Kanji 込 crowded, mixture, in bulk Similar words 閉し める 閉める is the general word for 'close' (doors, windows, etc.). 立て込める emphasizes shutting firmly or barricading, often with a nuance of security or isolation.
閉と じ 込こ める 閉じ込める means 'to lock up' or 'confine' a person or animal. 立て込める focuses on the action of closing something tightly, not necessarily confining a living thing.
Etymology Compound of 立てる (tateru, 'to set up') + 込める (komeru, 'to put in'). The combination suggests setting something firmly in place, hence 'to shut tight'.
