Meaning

Primary

Siege

Alternative

Encirclement

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

Wrap and surround them. We are going to siege the enemy. This is encirclement around their base!

Reading

ほうい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

その建物はじきに警察に包囲されるでしょう。

The building will be surrounded by the police in a moment.

Kanji Composition