Keyword
surround
- besiege
- store
- paling
- enclosure
- encircle
- preserve
- keep
- Frequency
- #771
- Strokes
- 7
- Grade
- 5
- JLPT (old)
- N2
- Heisig
- 1948
Readings
イ55%
かこ45%
Mnemonic
A closed box is built around a well to keep children from falling in, so stones surround it.
Stroke order
Composed of
Used in vocabulary
雰囲気
atmosphere; mood; ambience; ambiance; aura; feel; a certain air; presence; special aura; something (about someone)
Noun
囲む
to surround; to encircle; to enclose; to fence; to wall in; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
Godan verb
囲い
enclosure; fence; wall; pen; paling; storage (of fruit, vegetables, etc.); partitioned area of a room for conducting tea ceremonies; mistress; castle; strong defensive position
Noun
囲う
to enclose; to surround; to encircle; to fence; to wall in; to shelter (e.g. a criminal); to shield; to hide; to protect; to keep (e.g. a mistress); …
Godan verb