包
包
wrap, pack up, cover, conceal
5 strokesFrequency 954JLPT N2Grade 4
On
ホウ
Kun
つつ.むくる.む
Nanori
おかね
Dictionary
Common Words
1
to wrap up; to pack; to bundle; to do up
Examples
彼女は贈り物を紙に包んだ。
She wrapped the present in paper.
2
Usu. in the passive
to cover; to envelop; to shroud; to engulf
Examples
この民族の起源は神秘につつまれている。
The origins of these people is shrouded in mystery.
島は濃い霧に包まれていた。
The island was enveloped in a thick fog.
3
to conceal (a feeling); to hide
4
to give (money in an envelope; as a wedding gift, funeral offering, etc.)
1
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
Examples
かばん全部に荷札をつけなさい。
Attach labels to all the bags.
1
to wrap up
Examples
炎が森を包み込んだ。
Fire devoured the forest.
1
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
Examples
彼はオーバーに身を包んだ。
He wrapped himself in his overcoat.
1
kitchen knife
Examples
子供に包丁をいたずらさせてはダメだよ。
Don't let your boy play with a knife.
2
Archaic
cooking; food
1
Common noun
bundle; package; parcel
Examples
彼は包みを小脇に抱えていた。
He held a package under his arm.
2
Counter
counter for wrapped objects
1
stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy
Examples
その小さな女の子は泣いてクマのぬいぐるみを欲しがった。
The little girl was crying for the teddy bear.
1
bandage; dressing
Examples
私は片足に包帯を巻いた犬を見た。
I saw a dog with one paw bandaged.
1
siege; encirclement; envelopment; surrounding; besiegement
Examples
警察はその建物を包囲した。
The police have surrounded the building.
1
to be wrapped up (e.g. in a blanket); to cover oneself
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