囲
Kanji · N2
囲 / surround
Kanji for surround, besiege, or store.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | イ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | かこ.む、かこ.う、かこ.い | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
囲 carries the meaning surround, besiege, or store.
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Common compounds with 囲
雰囲気ふんいきatmosphere / mood / ambience
囲むかこむto surround / to encircle / to enclose
周囲しゅういsurroundings / environs
範囲はんいextent / scope / sphere
包囲ほういsiege / encirclement / envelopment
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