Japanese Word · Intermediate
取り囲む
surround
Pronunciation: [to̞ɾʲika̠ko̞mɯ̟]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "surround".
Example
当時は今よりも一人親家庭を取り囲む環境は厳しく、母は必死で働き、私を育ててくれました。
At that time, the environment surrounding single-parent families was tougher than it is now, so my mother worked hard to raise me.
Practice tips
- Practice 取り囲む out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.