expression, godan verb (-mu)
sit around the fire; gather around the hearth
Describes people sitting together around a fire or hearth, often in a cozy or communal setting. The verb 囲む means 'to surround' or 'to encircle'.
冬の夜は家族で炉を囲んで話をするのが好きだ。
On winter nights, I like to sit around the fire with my family and talk.
山小屋
In the mountain hut, travelers were sitting around the hearth warming themselves.