surround in Japanese
surround in Japanese is 囲む, 取り巻く, 包囲 — surround means to be positioned on all sides of something; to encircle.
surround in Japanese
囲む
Pronounced: kakomu
(transitive) To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.
取り巻く
Pronounced: torimaku
(transitive) To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.
包囲
Pronounced: hōi
(transitive) To enclose or confine something on all sides so as to prevent escape.
囲む
Pronounced: kakomu
(transitive) To enclose or confine something on all sides so as to prevent escape.
What does "surround" mean?
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verb To be positioned on all sides of something; to encircle.
"A high wall surrounds the old castle."
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noun A border or frame that goes around something.
"The fireplace has a marble surround."
surround in a sentence
- A high wall surrounds the old castle.
- Police surrounded the building within minutes.
- The fireplace has a marble surround.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "surround" in Japanese?
"surround" in Japanese is 囲む, 取り巻く, 包囲. surround means: To be positioned on all sides of something; to encircle.
How do you pronounce 囲む?
"surround" in Japanese is 囲む, pronounced "kakomu".
How do you use "surround" in a sentence?
Example: "A high wall surrounds the old castle." In Japanese, "surround" is 囲む, 取り巻く, 包囲.
Are there other ways to say "surround" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "surround": 囲む, 取り巻く, 包囲.
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