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封
seal · enclose · block off
N2On: ふう、ほう
Memory Aid
Imagine the **earth** (土) on the left forming a solid base. The right part (丰) looks like a decorative ribbon or string used to tie and **seal** a package or letter, keeping its contents **enclosed**.
Vocabulary
封筒ふうとうenvelope
封じるふうじるto seal; to close off; to block
封鎖ふうさblockade; closure
封書ふうしょsealed letter
Example Sentences
手紙を封筒に入れた。
I put the letter in the envelope.
彼は敵の動きを封じた。
He blocked the enemy's movements.
港は警察によって封鎖された。
The port was blockaded by the police.
彼女から封書が届いた。
A sealed letter arrived from her.