囲む
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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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The children gathered around the teacher and listened to the story.
The enemy's army besieged the castle.
The park is surrounded by tall trees and is peaceful.
The whole family sat around the table and had dinner together.
The old mansion was enclosed by high stone walls, making it impossible to see what was inside.
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