Vocabulary
What does 取り巻く (とりまく, torimaku) mean?
取り巻く (とりまく, torimaku) means to surround; to flatter, hang around someone.
Quick facts| Reading | とりまく |
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| Romaji | torimaku |
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| Part of speech | godan verb, transitive |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontorimaku
to surround; to flatter, hang around someone
- 1godan verb · transitive to surround; to encircle; to enclose
- 2godan verb · transitive to fawn over (someone); to play up to; to curry favor with
Example sentences
山が町を取り巻いている。
Mountains surround the town.
彼は多くのファンに取り巻かれた。
He was surrounded by many fans.
