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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
verb
Pronounced: kakomu
(transitive) To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.
取り巻く
verb
Pronounced: torimaku
(transitive) To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.
包囲
verb
Pronounced: hōi
(transitive) To enclose or confine something on all sides so as to prevent escape.
囲む
verb
Pronounced: kakomu
(transitive) To enclose or confine something on all sides so as to prevent escape.

What does "surround" mean?

  1. verb To be positioned on all sides of something; to encircle.
    "A high wall surrounds the old castle."
  2. 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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