noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
closing down; shutting down
Permanent or long-term closure of a hospital, institution, temple, etc.
その病院は経営難で閉院した。
The hospital closed down due to financial difficulties.
老舗の料亭が先月閉
The long-established restaurant closed down last month.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
closing for the day
Temporary closure at the end of the day for a hospital, institution, temple, etc.
診療時間が終わり、病院は午後6時に閉院した。
Consultation hours ended and the hospital closed at 6 p.m.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
adjourning a session of the Imperial Diet
Historical term for ending a session of the Imperial Diet.
帝国議会は本日をもって閉院した。
The Imperial Diet adjourned its session as of today.