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On'yomi
I
Kun'yomi
かこ.む・かこ.う・かこ.い
kakomu / kakou / kakoi

surround · besiege · store · paling · enclosure · encircle · preserve · keep

Details

Strokes7
Frequency#771
Radicalenclosure(3)
Old Form

Stroke Order

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Strokes7

Component Breakdown

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enclosure + 井

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

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Proverbs & Idioms

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