noun

  1. enclosure, fence, wall, pen, paling.
  2. storage (of fruit, vegetables, etc.).
  3. partitioned area of a room for conducting tea ceremonies.
  4. mistress. Abbreviation.
  5. Messages.shogi.castle, strong defensive position.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
囲い かこい

Contained Kanji Breakdown

surround, besiege, store
イ かこ.む (4th, N2)
box, box or enclosure radical (no. 31)
イ コク (Kentei 1)
well, well crib, town
い ショウ セイ (7th, N1)
two, two radical (no. 7)
ニ ふた ふだ (1st, N5)
twenty, twenty or letter H radical (no. 55)
キョウ ク にじゅう (Kentei 1)