包む
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 包む
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.)
Kanji in this Word
包
5 strokes
Frequency: 954
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
wrap
pack up
cover
conceal
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つつ.む
くる.む
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
お
かね
裹
14 strokes
Meanings
wrap
pack up
cover
conceal
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
カ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つつ.む
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