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

(To protect against contamination by animals:) The well should be surrounded by a fence.

Radicals

囗	enclosure	The radical kunigamae* surrounds/encloses further components and thus differs from the smaller square that stands for mouth 口.*
井	well

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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