Memory phrase for the Kanji: 囲

囲

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Meaning enclose, surround

Pronunciation

I
kakomu

Explanation

An enclosure 囗 with a well 井

Mnemonic
 
The well shall be surrounded by an enclosure.

Radicals

囗 enclosureThe radical kunigamae surrounds/encloses further components and thus differs from the simple square that stands for mouth 口.
井 well
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 Vocabulary

 囲む  かこむ  to surround, to encircle
 囲碁  いご  Go (board game of capturing territory)
 周囲  しゅうい  surroundings, circumference, environs
 範囲  はんい  extent, scope, sphere, range
 雰囲気  ふんいき  atmosphere (e.g. musical), mood, ambience

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