たたむ

畳 む

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'mu' ending, transitive verb

    to fold (clothes, umbrella)
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 彼女はタオルをきれいにたたみ、それを物入れに仕舞った。
      She folded up the towels and put them away in the cupboard.

  2. Godan verb with 'mu' ending, transitive verb

    to close (a shop, business)
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 彼は商売をたたんで引退した。
      He sold his business and retired.

  3. Godan verb with 'mu' ending, transitive verb

    to vacate
    word usually written using kana alone