Word details
囲む
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 囲む.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to surround; to encircle; to enclose; to fence; to wall in
Examples
湖は緑の丘に囲まれている。
The lake is surrounded by green hills.
2
to besiege; to lay siege to
3
to play (go, shogi, etc.)
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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