囲 kanji: meaning “surround”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N27 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- surround
- On'yomi
- イ
- Kun'yomi
- かこ・む、かこ・う、かこ・い
Picture story to remember 囲
A wall (囗) is built to surround the well (井), so no child falls in.
Parts in this story:井
How to write 囲: stroke order
囲 is written with 7 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 囲
- 包囲ほういsiege
- 囲いかこいenclosure
Practice this kanji in the app
Review 囲 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.
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