What is the Kanji for "Surround"?

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for "Surround", you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for "Surround" is "囲".

This kanji has 2 readings:

Its kunyomi reading is "Kako".

Its onyomi reading is "I".

kunyomi readings are based on the pronunciation of native Japanese words, and onyomi readings are based on the Chinese pronunciation of the character.

If you visually breakdown this kanji, you can see is made up of 2 parts:

The kanji "井" means "Well" and can be read as "Shou", "Sei", and "I". And The kanji "口" means "Mouth" and can be read as "Ku", "Kuchi", and "Kou".

Now, let's make sure you understand this kanji the other way around too.

What does the kanji "囲" mean in japanese?

"囲" means "Surround".

Japanese School Students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while foreigners may learn this kanji in preparation for the JLPT N2 exam.

Here are some words that use this kanji:

範囲: "Range". The noun '範囲 (はんい)' means 'range'. It refers to the area, scope, or limits within which something operates or is effective. This word can be used to describe the extent or limits of something, such as the range of a product, the range of a camera lens, or the range of a person's knowledge or abilities. For example: The camera has a wide range - (このカメラの範囲は広い). The company's business range includes both domestic and international markets - (この会社の事業範囲は国内外市場を含む).

周囲: "Surroundings". The Japanese noun '周囲 (しゅうい)' means 'surroundings'. It refers to the area or environment that encompasses or encloses something. This word can be used to describe the physical space or location around an object, person, or event. For example: The surroundings were peaceful and quiet - (周囲は静かで平和だった). The room's surroundings were beautifully decorated - (その部屋の周囲は美しく飾られていた).

雰囲気: "Atmosphere". The noun '雰囲気 (ふんいき)' refers to the characteristic atmosphere or ambiance of a place or situation. It encompasses the intangible mood, feeling, or impression that is present. This word is often used to describe the overall vibe or environment, rather than a specific physical characteristic. For example: The cafe had a cozy atmosphere - (そのカフェは柔らかい雰囲気がありました). The tense atmosphere in the room was uncomfortable - (部屋の中の緊張した雰囲気は居心地が悪かった).

囲む: "To surround". The Japanese verb '囲む (かこむ)' means 'to surround'. This verb is used to describe the action of encircling or enclosing something, either physically or metaphorically. It can be used with objects, groups, or even abstract concepts. For example: The soldiers surrounded the town - (兵士が町を囲んだ). The park is surrounded by a fence - (公園が柵で囲まれている).

To make really sure you learn this Kanji, I've prepared an interactive lesson for you. You are going to learn the readings and meanings of this kanji.

But first, you need to know a little bit about Hiragana and Katakana.

Hiragana and katakana are japanese syllabaries, this means that each character represents a syllable.

This are the characters you need to know for this lesson:

The hiragana "い" is read as "i". The hiragana "か" is read as "ka". And The hiragana "こ" is read as "ko".

Heres a quick tutorial on how to use it. You'll be asked three type of questions: meaning, reading, and writing.

For meanings questions all you have to do is type the english meaning. If there is more than one meaning, you have to include them all in your answer separating them by commas (,).

For Reading questions you have to type the reading in romaji (roman letters, our normal alphabet) and it'll be automatically converted to hiragana if necessary. If there is more than one reading, you have to include them all in your answer separating them by commas (,).

For Writing questions some options will appear and all you have to do is select the correct ones.