JLPT N2

surround; enclose

Item 320 of 481 | 12 strokes | Radical: 囗 (enclosure), 井 (well)

Readings

On'yomi
Kun'yomiかこ.む, かこ.う

Mnemonic

A well (井) ENCLOSED (囗) — SURROUNDED on all sides.

Example Words

範囲 (はんい) scope
囲む (かこむ) to surround