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囲(かこ)う
Rank #15,715

Meanings

  • 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
  • Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb, archaic
    5. to protect

Readings

囲う
(96%)
かこう
(3%)
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