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)
Related Words
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王宮 (royal palace)
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砦 (fortress)
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館 (mansion)
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天守 (castle tower)