1.
castle, fortress
A large fortified building or group of buildings, historically used as residences for lords and for military defense.
城 is the native Japanese reading, while 城 is used in compound names.
FAMOUS JAPANESE CASTLES:
- 姫路城 (Himeji Castle - UNESCO World Heritage)
- 大阪城 (Osaka Castle)
- 名古屋城 (Nagoya Castle)
- 熊本城 (Kumamoto Castle)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
KANJI READINGS:
- しろ: standalone noun
- じょう: in compound names (~城)