(しろ)

しろ
noun
castle
1. castle, fortress
A large fortified building or group of buildings, historically used as residences for lords and for military defense.
That castle is old.
There is a moat around the castle.
大阪城(おおさかじょう)有名(ゆうめい)(しろ)
Osaka Castle is a famous castle.
Many castles still remain in Japan today.
Himeji Castle has beautiful white walls and is also a World Heritage Site.

(しろ) is the native Japanese reading, while (じょう) is used in compound names.

FAMOUS JAPANESE CASTLES:

  • 姫路城(ひめじじょう) (Himeji Castle - UNESCO World Heritage)
  • 大阪城(おおさかじょう) (Osaka Castle)
  • 名古屋城(なごやじょう) (Nagoya Castle)
  • 熊本城(くまもとじょう) (Kumamoto Castle)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

KANJI READINGS:

  • しろ: standalone noun
  • じょう: in compound names (~(じょう))