囲う
かこう
kakou
JMdict entry #1155960
- Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb to enclose; to surround; to encircle; to fence; to wall in
- Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb to shelter (e.g. a criminal); to shield; to hide; to protect
- Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb to keep (e.g. a mistress)
- Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb to store (vegetables, fruit, etc.); to preserve
- Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb archaic to protect
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
警官は、現場の近くをロープで囲った。
keikan ha 、 genba no chikaku wo roopu de kakoxtsu ta 。
The police roped off the street near the spot.
ロープがその場所を囲っている。
roopu ga sono basho wo kakoxtsu te iru 。
Ropes surround the place.
最大１０名でテーブルを囲えます。
saidai ten mei de teeburu wo kakoe masu 。
At most 10 people can sit round the table.