囲う

verb (godan)かこう · kakou

1. Englishto enclose; to surround; to encircle; to fence

   • 警官は、現場の近くをロープで囲った。The police roped off the street near the spot.

2. Englishto shelter (e.g. a criminal); to shield; to hide; to protect

3. Englishto keep (e.g. a mistress)

4. Englishto store (vegetables, fruit, etc.); to preserve

5. Englishto protect

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