塞がる | Shirabe

塞がるふさがる

Common Godan Intransitive

English jmdict

Godan verb with 'ru' endingintransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to be closed;to be blocked;to be healed (e.g. wound);to be shut up

道路は倒れた木で塞がっていた。

The road is blocked by fallen trees.

Godan verb with 'ru' endingintransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to be clogged;to be plugged up

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.

Godan verb with 'ru' endingintransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to be occupied;to be taken (e.g. accommodation)

この椅子ふさがっていますか。

Is this seat taken?