Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending
to shut one's eyes; to close one's eyes
彼女は本を閉じて目をつぶった。She shut the book and closed her eyes. to turn a blind eye (to); to close one's eyes (to); to pretend not to see; to overlook
to die
Also written 目を瞑る【めをつぶる】