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This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

囲む

Readings

Kana: かこむ、かごむ
Romaji: kakomu, kagomu
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

v5m
vt
1

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

2

to besiege; to lay siege to

3

to play (go, shogi, etc.)

Kanji

Readings: イ、 かこ.む、 かこ.う、 かこ.い
Meanings: surround, besiege, store, paling, enclosure, encircle, preserve, keep

Example Sentences

赤丸(あかまる)(かこ)む。
➥Circle in red pencil.
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(かれ)群衆(ぐんしゅう)()(かこ)まれた。
➥He was surrounded by the crowd.
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先生(せんせい)学生(がくせい)たちに(かこ)まれた。
➥The teacher was surrounded by her students.
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日本(にっぽん)(うみ)(かこ)まれている。
➥Japan is surrounded by sea.
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正解(せいかい)をまるで(かこ)みなさい。
➥Please circle the right answer.
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(みずうみ)(みどり)(おか)(かこ)まれている。
➥The lake is surrounded by green hills.
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