ふさがる

塞 がる

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, intransitive verb

    to be closed, to be blocked, to be healed (e.g. wound), to be shut up
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 道路は倒れた木で塞がっていた。
      The road is blocked by fallen trees.

  2. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, intransitive verb

    to be clogged, to be plugged up
    word usually written using kana alone

    • あお向けに寝ると、舌やノドチンコがノドの奥に下がるため、上気道が塞がりやすくなります。
      If you sleep on your back it's easier for your upper airway to be obstructed because your tongue, uvula, etc. slip towards the back of your throat.

  3. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, intransitive verb

    to be occupied, to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
    word usually written using kana alone

    • この椅子ふさがっていますか。
      Is this seat taken?