Word details

囲い

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

Dictionary

Entry

囲いこいNounFreq #20116
1

enclosure; fence; wall; pen; paling

Examples
家の周りには囲いがしてある。
There is a fence about the house.
2

storage (of fruit, vegetables, etc.)

3

partitioned area of a room for conducting tea ceremonies

4

Abbreviation

mistress

5

Shogi

castle; strong defensive position

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

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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