This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

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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