囲う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 囲う
1
to enclose; to surround; to encircle; to fence; to wall in
Examples
警官は、現場の近くをロープで囲った。
The police roped off the street near the spot.
2
to shelter (e.g. a criminal); to shield; to hide; to protect
3
to keep (e.g. a mistress)
4
to store (vegetables, fruit, etc.); to preserve
5
Archaic
to protect
Kanji in this Word
囲
7 strokes
Frequency: 771
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
surround
besiege
store
paling
enclosure
encircle
preserve
keep
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かこ.む
かこ.う
かこ.い
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