囲: the kanji for surround; enclose
囲 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means surround; enclose. Below are its readings, 6 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
囲 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
囲 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 6 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
イ (i)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 範囲はんい · han'i | range; scope |
| 周囲しゅうい · shūi | surroundings |
| 雰囲気ふんいき · fun'iki | atmosphere; mood |
| 包囲ほうい · hōi | encirclement |
かこむ (kakomu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 囲むかこむ · kakomu | to surround |
かこう (kakou)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 囲うかこう · kakou | to enclose |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- テストの範囲を教えてください。Tesuto no han'i o oshiete kudasai.Please tell me what the test will cover.
- このカフェは雰囲気がいい。Kono kafe wa fun'iki ga ii.This café has a nice atmosphere.
- 家族でテーブルを囲んで食事をした。Kazoku de tēburu o kakonde shokuji o shita.My family sat around the table and had a meal.
- 正しい答えを丸で囲んでください。Tadashii kotae o maru de kakonde kudasai.Please circle the correct answer.
- 畑をさくで囲った。Hatake o saku de kakotta.We fenced in the field.
Questions about 囲
How many strokes does 囲 have?
囲 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 囲?
The on readings are i (イ). The kun readings are kakomu (かこむ), kakou (かこう).
What JLPT level is 囲?
N2. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 囲
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.