四し囲い

し

い

Meanings

1

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

Refers to the area around something; somewhat formal or literary. Often used in descriptive or written contexts.

城しろの四し囲いは高たかい壁かべで囲かこまれている。
The castle's surroundings are enclosed by high walls.
四し囲いを見

み

渡わた

す

と

、

誰だれ

も

い

なかっ

た

。

Looking around the area, there was no one.

周しゅう囲い
周囲 is the common, everyday word for 'surroundings' or 'periphery'. 四囲 is more formal and less frequent.

Compound of 四 (four directions) and 囲 (surround), literally 'four sides surrounding'.