囲う

Reading

Kana: かこう
Romaji: kakou
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

v5u
vt
1

to enclose; to surround; to encircle; to fence; to wall in

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

to protect

Note: archaism

Kanji

Readings: イ、 かこ.む、 かこ.う、 かこ.い
Meanings: surround, besiege, store, paling, enclosure, encircle, preserve, keep

Example Sentences

ロープがその場所(ばしょ)(かこ)っている。
➥Ropes surround the place.
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警官(けいかん)は、現場(げんば)(ちか)くをロープで(かこ)った。
➥The police roped off the street near the spot.
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最大(さいだい)10(めい)でテーブルを(かこ)えます。
➥At most 10 people can sit round the table.
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