JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
取り囲む
To completely surround or encircle something.
Readings
Other forms
取り囲みます polite form
取り囲んで te-form
取り囲んだ plain past
取り囲まれる passive form
取囲む less common kanji
Godan Verb (transitive)
"To Surround" / "To Encircle"
This transitive verb describes the action of completely encircling a target, often implying a tight or focused enclosure by people or objects.
Example
警察 が 犯人 の 家 を 取り囲んだ 。
The police surrounded the criminal's house.
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