Meaning of 囲う in Japanese

Definition of 囲う

かこう(kakou) 【囲う】

(v5u, vt) to enclose; to surround; to encircle; to fence; to wall in
警官は、現場の近くをロープで囲った。
The police roped off the street near the spot.
to shelter (e.g. a criminal); to shield; to hide; to protect
to keep (e.g. a mistress)
to store (vegetables, fruit, etc.); to preserve
to protect