What does 塞がる mean?
塞がる is a Japanese verb meaning “to be plugged up, to be shut up” in English. It is written as 塞がる in kanji, ふさがる in hiragana, and fusagaru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
道路は倒れた木で塞がっていた。
The road is blocked by fallen trees.
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.
この椅子ふさがっていますか。
Is this seat taken?