Memory phrase for the character: 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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