かこう

囲 う

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb

    to enclose, to surround, to encircle, to fence, to wall in

    • 警官は、現場の近くをロープで囲った。
      The police roped off the street near the spot.

  2. Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb

    to shelter (e.g. a criminal), to shield, to hide, to protect

  3. Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb

    to keep (e.g. a mistress)

  4. Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb

    to store (vegetables, fruit, etc.), to preserve

  5. Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb

    to protect
    archaic