かこむ

囲む【かこむ】

Frequency rank: 1,296.

Alsoむ【かごむ】かこむかごむ

Godan verb with 'mu' ending; transitive verb

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

This meaning is used when referring to physical space or objects that enclose or encircle another object or area.

The trees surround the park.

to besiege; to lay siege to

This meaning is typically used in a military or strategic context, indicating a situation where a location is surrounded by enemy forces to limit access or force surrender.

The town was surrounded by enemy forces.

to play (go, shogi, etc.)

This usage relates to playing strategic board games that involve surrounding the opponent's pieces or territory.

He is playing shogi with his friends.

Example sentences61 results

With so many people around he naturally became a bit nervous.

Tatoeba

The family is sitting in a happy circle around the dining table.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

あるもののまわり周りをふさぐようにあつまる。

そと外のものと、なか中のものとをくぎる区切る。まわり周りをとりまいて取り巻いてつらなる連なる。しゅうい周囲のすべて、またはしほう四方のうちすくなく少なくともさん三ほうこう方向をふさぐようにそんざい存在する。

あるもののまわりをふさぐようにせんをひく線を引く。

せいかい正解をまるでかこむ丸で囲む

Wiktionary

囲む【かこむ】

Frequency rank: 1,296.

Alsoむ【かごむ】かこむかごむ

Godan verb with 'mu' ending; transitive verb

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

This meaning is used when referring to physical space or objects that enclose or encircle another object or area.

The trees surround the park.

to besiege; to lay siege to

This meaning is typically used in a military or strategic context, indicating a situation where a location is surrounded by enemy forces to limit access or force surrender.

The town was surrounded by enemy forces.

to play (go, shogi, etc.)

This usage relates to playing strategic board games that involve surrounding the opponent's pieces or territory.

He is playing shogi with his friends.

Example sentences61 results

With so many people around he naturally became a bit nervous.

Tatoeba

The family is sitting in a happy circle around the dining table.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

かこむ

あるもののまわり周りをふさぐようにあつまる。

そと外のものと、なか中のものとをくぎる区切る。まわり周りをとりまいて取り巻いてつらなる連なる。しゅうい周囲のすべて、またはしほう四方のうちすくなく少なくともさん三ほうこう方向をふさぐようにそんざい存在する。

あるもののまわりをふさぐようにせんをひく線を引く。

せいかい正解をまるでかこむ丸で囲む

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囲

N24

意surround; besiege; store; paling; enclosure; encircle; preserve; keep

訓かこ.む、かこ.う、かこ.い

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囲む【かこむ】

Frequency rank: 1,296.

Alsoむ【かごむ】かこむかごむ

Godan verb with 'mu' ending; transitive verb

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

This meaning is used when referring to physical space or objects that enclose or encircle another object or area.

The trees surround the park.

to besiege; to lay siege to

This meaning is typically used in a military or strategic context, indicating a situation where a location is surrounded by enemy forces to limit access or force surrender.

The town was surrounded by enemy forces.

to play (go, shogi, etc.)

This usage relates to playing strategic board games that involve surrounding the opponent's pieces or territory.

He is playing shogi with his friends.

Example sentences61 results

With so many people around he naturally became a bit nervous.

Tatoeba

The family is sitting in a happy circle around the dining table.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

かこむ

あるもののまわり周りをふさぐようにあつまる。

そと外のものと、なか中のものとをくぎる区切る。まわり周りをとりまいて取り巻いてつらなる連なる。しゅうい周囲のすべて、またはしほう四方のうちすくなく少なくともさん三ほうこう方向をふさぐようにそんざい存在する。

あるもののまわりをふさぐようにせんをひく線を引く。

せいかい正解をまるでかこむ丸で囲む

Wiktionary

囲む【かこむ】

Frequency rank: 1,296.

Alsoむ【かごむ】かこむかごむ

Godan verb with 'mu' ending; transitive verb

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

This meaning is used when referring to physical space or objects that enclose or encircle another object or area.

The trees surround the park.

to besiege; to lay siege to

This meaning is typically used in a military or strategic context, indicating a situation where a location is surrounded by enemy forces to limit access or force surrender.