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囲
On'yomi
イ
I
Kun'yomi
かこ.む・かこ.う・かこ.い
kakomu / kakou / kakoi
surround · besiege · store · paling · enclosure · encircle · preserve · keep
Details
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of enclosure and leather. Surrounding all around.
Symbolism
Siege, Go game, scope. Represents boundary and protection.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Family gathered around hearth
Component Breakdown
囲=
囗井
enclosure + 井
Words & Expressions
Words written with 囲
Proverbs & Idioms
囲碁は国手に学べ
いごはこくしゅにまなべ
Learn Go from a master
Learn from the best in any field
Other kanji with the same meaning
“enclosure”
“preserve”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 囲 mean in Japanese?
囲 means surround, besiege, store, paling, enclosure, encircle, preserve, keep.
How do you read 囲?
On'yomi: イ (I). Kun'yomi: かこ.む、かこ.う、かこ.い (kakomu, kakou, kakoi).
How many strokes does 囲 have?
囲 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 囗 (enclosure).
Is 囲 a good kanji for a tattoo?
囲 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means surround, besiege, store, paling, enclosure, encircle, preserve, keep. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.