JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
囲 — surround
- Reading
- イ・かこ.む・かこ.う・かこ.い
- Meaning
- surround; besiege; store; paling; enclosure; encircle; preserve; keep
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
囲 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is イ・かこ.む・かこ.う・かこ.い and it means surround; besiege; store; paling; enclosure; encircle; preserve; keep. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
囲 appears in everyday japanese words such as 周囲 (surroundings), 囲む (to surround) and 範囲 (extent).
Japanese words containing 囲
Frequently asked questions
What does 囲 mean in Japanese?
囲 means surround; besiege; store; paling; enclosure; encircle; preserve; keep in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 囲 read?
囲 is read イ・かこ.む・かこ.う・かこ.い. Reading it inside real words — 周囲 and 囲む and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 囲 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 囲 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 囲 in a word?
A common word containing 囲 is 周囲 (しゅうい) — "surroundings". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 囲 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 囲 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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