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囲う 【かこう】

  1. [v5u,vt] to enclose; to surround; to encircle; to fence; to wall in
  2. [v5u,vt] to shelter (e.g. a criminal); to shield; to hide; to protect
  3. [v5u,vt] to keep (e.g. a mistress)
  4. [v5u,vt] to store (vegetables, fruit, etc.); to preserve
  5. [v5u,vt] to protect
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Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
囲 Surround, Besiege, Store, Paling, Enclosure, Encircle, Preserve, Keep イ かこ.む, かこ.う, かこ.い