う【かこう】

Frequency rank: 5,606. – 5,612.
    Godan verb with 'u' ending; transitive verb
  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 protectarchaism
Forms
  • う【かこう】Frequency rank: 5,606. – 5,612.
  • かこうFrequency rank: 18,230. – 18,310.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to enclose; to surround; to encircle; to fence; to wall in
    2. 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.
  2. to shelter (e.g., a criminal); to shield; to hide; to protect
    3. 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.
  3. to keep (e.g., a mistress)
    4. 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.
  4. to store (vegetables, fruit, etc.); to preserve
    5. 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.
  5. to protect
    6. 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
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