囲む
かこむ
kakomu
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 33 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
囲む (かこむ (kakomu)) means "to surround". It is read かこむ (kakomu). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to surround
Also : to enclose · to fence · to wall in · to encircle
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Example Sentences
家族で食卓を囲みました。
かぞくでしょくたくをかこみました。
The family gathered around the table.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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