囲む
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 囲む
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.)
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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