synonym Comparative
囲む
VS
巡る
Differences Between "囲む" and "巡る"
Option A
囲む
Meaning
to surround, to encircle
Reading
かこむ (kakomu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
警察官が犯人を囲んだ。
The police officers surrounded the criminal.
Option B
巡る
Meaning
to go around, to make a round, to surround, to rotate, to come around (e.g., seasons)
Reading
めぐる (meguru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
地球は太陽の周りを巡る。
The Earth revolves around the sun.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to surround, to encircle)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 囲む: Used when something or someone is encircled or surrounded by others. Can be used actively (ex: 敵を囲む) or passively (ex: 湖を山が囲んでいる).
- 巡る: Implies movement in a circular path, a sequence, or revolving around a central point. Can be literal (walking around) or figurative (topics revolving around an issue, seasons changing). (周りを回る、一回りする、またはある中心をめぐって展開する意味。物理的な動きだけでなく、季節や議論などにも使われる)
- 囲む: Used when something or someone is encircled or surrounded by others. Can be used actively (ex: 敵を囲む) or passively (ex: 湖を山が囲んでいる).
- 巡る: Implies movement in a circular path, a sequence, or revolving around a central point. Can be literal (walking around) or figurative (topics revolving around an issue, seasons changing). (周りを回る、一回りする、またはある中心をめぐって展開する意味。物理的な動きだけでなく、季節や議論などにも使われる)
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