Word details
囲う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 囲う.
Dictionary
Entry
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
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
囲
surround, besiege, store, paling, enclosure, encircle, preserve, keep
7 strokesFrequency 771JLPT N2Grade 5
On
イ
Kun
かこ.むかこ.うかこ.い
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