囲む

Meaning

1. v5mvt
   to surround; to encircle; to enclose; to fence; to wall in
2. v5mvt
   to besiege; to lay siege to
3. v5mvt
   to play (go, shogi, etc.)

Example sentences

• 多くの人に囲まれて彼は自然と少し緊張しだした。

  With so many people around he naturally became a bit nervous.

• チャブ台を囲んで一家団欒している。

  The family is sitting in a happy circle around the dining table.

• 老人は子供たちに囲まれて座っていた。

  The old man sat surrounded by the children.