also: つむる
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
close one's eyes; shut one's eyes
Standard word for closing the eyes, often used in the set phrase 目をつぶる (to close one's eyes, or figuratively to overlook something).
See also: 目をつぶる
彼は静かに目をつぶった。
He quietly closed his eyes.
眩しくて、思わず目をつむった。
It was so bright I instinctively shut my eyes.