Memory phrase for the Kanji: 囲


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Meaning

enclose, surround

Pronunciation

I
kakomu

Explanation

An enclosure with a well

Mnemonic

The well shall be surrounded by an enclosure.

Radicals

enclosureThe radical kunigamae surrounds/encloses further components and thus is different from the simple square that stands for mouth .
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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