囲う | Japanese meaning

囲う【かこう】

Frequency rank: 5,606. – 5,612.

Godan verb with 'u' ending; transitive verb

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)
to store (vegetables, fruit, etc.); to preserve
to protectarchaism

Forms

囲う【かこう】Frequency rank: 5,606. – 5,612.
かこうFrequency rank: 18,230. – 18,310.

Generated definitions (experimental)

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

This meaning refers to physically creating a boundary around an area or object. It can be used in contexts where something is bordered or enclosed to form a distinct space.

。

I decided to enclose the house with a tall fence.

、。

He built a low wall to encircle the flowers.

to shelter (e.g., a criminal); to shield; to hide; to protect

This meaning indicates providing protection or covering for someone or something, often in a way that prevents others from seeing it or knowing it is there.

、。

He sheltered his friend to hide him from the police.

、。

That house was built to shield people from the storm.

to keep (e.g., a mistress)

This usage implies maintaining a secret or discreet relationship, often in a context where it is not openly acknowledged or where the partner is hidden from public view.

、。

He prepared a special place to keep the young woman.

、。

He was keeping another woman while having a family.

to store (vegetables, fruit, etc.); to preserve

This meaning emphasizes the action of keeping food or items in a safe place for future use, ensuring their longevity or freshness.

。

We decided to store vegetables for the winter.

、。

I use the refrigerator to preserve the fruit.

to protect

This meaning denotes the action of guarding or taking care of someone or something from harm or danger.

、。

The security protected the building from intruders.

、。

Protecting the family is an important role of a parent.

Generated collocations (experimental)

the act of enclosingto design to encloseto create a fence/enclosureto enclose (something) withinenclosed spaceto put up a fencematerials for enclosureenclosed lifestyleto enclose from enemiesto shelter a criminalto store vegetablesto protect an ideato shield feelings

Example sentences

2 results

1. 、。

The police roped off the street near the spot.

Tatoeba

2. 。

Ropes surround the place.

Tatoeba

囲う【かこう】

Frequency rank: 5,606. – 5,612.

Godan verb with 'u' ending; transitive verb

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)
to store (vegetables, fruit, etc.); to preserve
to protectarchaism

Forms

囲う【かこう】Frequency rank: 5,606. – 5,612.
かこうFrequency rank: 18,230. – 18,310.

Generated definitions (experimental)

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

This meaning refers to physically creating a boundary around an area or object. It can be used in contexts where something is bordered or enclosed to form a distinct space.

。

I decided to enclose the house with a tall fence.

、。

He built a low wall to encircle the flowers.

to shelter (e.g., a criminal); to shield; to hide; to protect

This meaning indicates providing protection or covering for someone or something, often in a way that prevents others from seeing it or knowing it is there.

、。

He sheltered his friend to hide him from the police.

、。

That house was built to shield people from the storm.

to keep (e.g., a mistress)

This usage implies maintaining a secret or discreet relationship, often in a context where it is not openly acknowledged or where the partner is hidden from public view.

、。

He prepared a special place to keep the young woman.

、。

He was keeping another woman while having a family.

to store (vegetables, fruit, etc.); to preserve

This meaning emphasizes the action of keeping food or items in a safe place for future use, ensuring their longevity or freshness.

。

We decided to store vegetables for the winter.

、。

I use the refrigerator to preserve the fruit.

to protect

This meaning denotes the action of guarding or taking care of someone or something from harm or danger.

、。

The security protected the building from intruders.

、。

Protecting the family is an important role of a parent.

Generated collocations (experimental)

Example sentences

2 results

1. 、。

The police roped off the street near the spot.

Tatoeba

2. 。

Ropes surround the place.

Tatoeba

囲

N24

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

訓かこ.む、かこ.う、かこ.い

音イ

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