What does 畳む mean?
畳む is a Japanese verb meaning “to fold (clothes)” in English. It can also be translated as “to close (a shop, business)” depending on context. It is written as 畳む in kanji, たたむ in hiragana, and tatamu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
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.
彼は商売をたたんで引退した。
He sold his business and retired.