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囲
囲 (readings: い, かこ; Japanese kanji) means “surround”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 周囲 (surroundings).
What does 囲 mean?
| Kanji | 囲 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | surround |
| Readings | い, かこ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 囲
囲 is read い or かこ depending on the word.
Example words with 囲
| Example | 周囲 (surroundings) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14