1.
to stretch around; to set up all around; to surround with
to extend or stretch something (like wire, rope, or barriers) around an area
庭の周りに柵を張り巡らした。
I put up a fence around the garden.
会場に警備を張り巡らせた。
Security was set up throughout the venue.
クモが巣を張り巡らしている。
A spider has spread its web all around.
2.
to spread (a network); to establish (connections) throughout
used figuratively for networks, surveillance, information systems, or relationships that extend throughout an area
全国に販売ネットワークを張り巡らしている。
They have spread a sales network throughout the country.
情報網を張り巡らせる。
To establish an information network.
神経が体中に張り巡らされている。
Nerves are spread throughout the body.
FORMATION:
張る (to stretch, to put up) + 巡らす (to cause to go around) → to stretch all around
CONJUGATION:
Godan verb (五段動詞)
- 張り巡らす → 張り巡らさない → 張り巡らして → 張り巡らした
TRANSITIVITY:
Transitive verb (他動詞)
Passive form 張り巡らされる is common
COMMON OBJECTS:
- 網/ネット (net/network)
- 柵/塀 (fence/wall)
- 警備 (security)
- 監視 (surveillance)
- 神経 (nerves)
- 血管 (blood vessels)
NUANCE:
Implies thorough, comprehensive coverage of an area or system. Often used for protective measures or organizational infrastructure.