Word details

周囲

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 周囲.

Dictionary

Entry

周囲ゅういNoun~の Adj.Freq #721
1

surroundings; environs

Examples
生活のしかたを周囲の状況に合わせたらどうだい。
Why don't you adapt your way of life to circumstances?
2

circumference

Examples
この木は周囲3メートルある。
This tree measures three meters around.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

circumference, circuit, lap

8 strokesFrequency 562JLPT N2Grade 4

On

シュウ

Kun

まわ.り

Nanori

あまねしゅちかのりひろびびまこと

surround, besiege, store, paling, enclosure, encircle, preserve, keep

7 strokesFrequency 771JLPT N2Grade 5

On

Kun

かこ.むかこ.うかこ.い

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