Kanji Detail of 囲
囲
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The core meaning of the kanji 囲 is "to surround," "to enclose," or "to encircle." It implies the act of putting something within boundaries, creating a defined space, or protecting something from the outside. The concept can extend to physical spaces, abstract ideas, or social contexts.
・On-yomi (音読み): イ (i) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): かこ(む) (kako(mu)) – to surround, to enclose; かこ(い) (kako(i)) - enclosure
⚫︎囲碁 Translation: Go (a board game) ⚫︎周囲 Translation: Surrounding area, vicinity ⚫︎包囲 Translation: Siege, encirclement
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The kanji 囲 is a combination of two components: ⚫︎ 囗 (くにがまえ - kunigamae), which means "enclosure" or "boundary." ⚫︎ 井 (せい - sei), which means "well". Originally, 囲(かこむ) was depicted the act of building a fence around a well to protect it. Over time, the meaning broadened to encompass the general concept of surrounding or enclosing something.