包囲網

ほういもう

Meanings

1. Noun encirclement; encircling net; tight besiegement

Kanji

• 包 wrap. Read as ホウ.
• 囲 surround
• 網 net. Read as モウ.

Common phrases

• 包囲網を狭める
• 包囲網を築く

Words containing 包囲網

• ＡＢＣＤ包囲網 (エービーシーディーほういもう) ABCD encirclement (embargoes against Japan by America, Britain, China, and the Dutch starting in 1940)

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