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“Shutting oneself in” in Japanese

Short answer
立てこもり tatekomori たてこもり

Shutting oneself in in Japanese is “立てこもり” (tatekomori). Full meaning: shutting oneself in (one's room, etc.); barricading oneself in (a fort, etc.) while being besieged, holing up (in a building).

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