Translation and Meaning of: 塞ぐ - fusagu

The Japanese word 「塞ぐ」, read as "ふさぐ" (fusagu), is used to describe the action of blocking, obstructing, or covering something. The etymology of this term can be traced back to the radicals of the Kanji, where 「塞」 means to block or obstruct. This kanji is composed of the radical 「土」 which conveys the idea of earth, as well as the radical 「攵」 which suggests action or movement, often associated with physical acts. Thus, the combination of these radicals contributes to the overall meaning of physically blocking or obstructing something.

In the Japanese language, the term「ふさぐ」is often used in contexts where one wishes to refer to the act of obstructing a passage or entrance. This can include both physical obstructions, such as roadblocks or closures of holes, as well as metaphorical situations, such as someone feeling emotionally blocked or depressed. This versatility allows the word to be adapted for a variety of contexts, adding depth to its application in daily life.

The origin of the use of the word「ふさぐ」dates back to ancient times in Japan, when the practice of obstruction, whether physical like barriers on roads, had great importance in war tactics and territory protection. However, in modern times, its applicability has expanded, incorporating more personal and emotional approaches, such as when referring to a person's mental or emotional blockage. This historical evolution illustrates how「ふさぐ」has transformed to adapt to linguistic and cultural needs over time.

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Verb conjugation of 塞ぐ

• 塞ぐ - Dictionary form 辞書形
• 塞いだ - Past 過去形
• 塞いでいる - Present continuous 現在進行形
• 塞ぎません - Negative 否定形
• 塞いだら - Conditional 仮定形

Synonyms and similar words

• ふさぐ (fusagu) - block, obstruct, cover
• 閉じる (tojiru) - close, end
• 阻む (habamu) - prevent, obstruct, hinder
• 塞める (fuseru) - tapear, obstruct
• 塞がる (fusagaru) - to be blocked, to be covered
• 塞ぎ込む (fusagikomu) - recluse, to shut oneself in
• 閉ざす (tozasu) - completely close, block
• 閉める (shimeru) - close (with an intentional action)
• 閉じこめる (tojikomeru) - lock (inside a place)

塞ぐ

Romaji: fusagu
Kana: ふさぐ
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n2

Translation / Meaning: to stop; to close; block (up); to occupy; to fill in; to accept; to stand in the way of another

Meaning in English: to stop up;to close up;to block (up);to occupy;to fill up;to take up;to stand in another's way;to plug up;to shut up

Definition: Vede buracos e lacunas. fechar.

Example Sentences - (塞ぐ) fusagu

See below some example sentences:

崩壊した建物が道路を塞いでいる。

Houkai shita tatemono ga douro wo fusai de iru

A ruined building is blocking the road.

The collapsed building is blocking the road.

• 崩壊した - Collapsed, crumbled
• 建物 - building, construction
• が - subject particle
• 道路 - road, street
• を - direct object particle
• 塞いでいる - blocking, obstructing

彼女は心を塞いでいる。

Kanojo wa kokoro o fusagete iru

She's blocking his heart.

• 彼女 (kanojo) - She
• は (wa) - Topic particle
• 心 (kokoro) - heart, mind, emotions
• を (wo) - Direct object particle
• 塞いでいる (fusaideiru) - It is blocked, closed, obstructed