N3770/1669

かこ

obsolete readinggodan verbgodan verb (archaic)verb (generic)transitive verb

Reading

Meanings

  • to surround, to encircle, to enclose, to fence, to wall in
  • to besiege, to lay siege to
  • to play (go, shogi, etc.)

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Example sentences

どもたちが先生せんせいかこんではなしいた。

The children gathered around the teacher and listened to the story.

てき軍隊ぐんたいしろかこんだ

The enemy's army besieged the castle.

公園こうえんたか木々きぎかこまれていて、しずかだ。

The park is surrounded by tall trees and is peaceful.

家族かぞくみんなでテーブルをかこんで夕食ゆうしょくべた。

The whole family sat around the table and had dinner together.

そのふる邸宅ていたくたか石垣いしがきかこまれており、なか様子ようすをうかがうことができなかった。

The old mansion was enclosed by high stone walls, making it impossible to see what was inside.