noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
closing for the day
Used for the daily closing of facilities such as libraries, museums, and cinemas. Often appears as 閉館する or 閉館時間.
図書館は午後6時に閉館します。
The library closes at 6 p.m.
閉館時間が近づくと、館内
When closing time approaches, an announcement is made inside the building.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
closing down permanently
Refers to the permanent closure of a facility. Less common than daily closing; context usually makes the meaning clear.
老朽化のため、来月でこの博物館は閉館する。
Due to aging, this museum will close down next month.