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口を閉ざす

口を閉ざす (くちをとざす) means to shut down and say nothing.

Kana
くちをとざす
Meaning
to shut down and say nothing
Japanese Example
理由を聞かれても、彼女は口を閉ざしたままだった。
Translation
Even when asked why, she shut down and said nothing.

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手を焼く
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to have trouble dealing with something
気がつく
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to notice; to realize
手がかかる
てがかかる
to require a lot of care