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包

Wrap, Package, Enclose

つつ.む, くる.む

JLPT N2

Interesting Fact

Gift wrapping is an important part of Japanese culture. Beautifully wrapped presents are common, and the kanji 包 appears in words like 包装 (packaging).

Memory Trick

Imagine carefully wrapping a birthday present with colorful paper and ribbon. That wrapped gift helps you remember 包 means 'to wrap.'

Readings

Onyomi: ホウ (hou)

Kunyomi: つつ.む, くる.む

Example Words

包む
つつむ (tsutsumu)
To wrap
包装
ほうそう (housou)
Packaging
包帯
ほうたい (houtai)
Bandage
小包
こづつみ (kozutsumi)
Parcel

Example Sentence

プレゼント を きれいに 包みました。

プレゼント を きれいに つつみました。

purezento o kirei ni tsutsumimashita

I wrapped the present nicely.

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