囲む

Readings

Kana: かこむ、かごむ
Romaji: kakomu, kagomu
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

v5m
vt
1

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

2

to besiege; to lay siege to

3

to play (go, shogi, etc.)

Kanji

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

Example Sentences

赤丸(あかまる)(かこ)む。
➥Circle in red pencil.
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(かれ)群衆(ぐんしゅう)()(かこ)まれた。
➥He was surrounded by the crowd.
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先生(せんせい)学生(がくせい)たちに(かこ)まれた。
➥The teacher was surrounded by her students.
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日本(にっぽん)(うみ)(かこ)まれている。
➥Japan is surrounded by sea.
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正解(せいかい)をまるで(かこ)みなさい。
➥Please circle the right answer.
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(みずうみ)(みどり)(おか)(かこ)まれている。
➥The lake is surrounded by green hills.
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