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castle ruins; castle site
The remains or site of a former castle. Japan has hundreds of castle ruins, many of which are popular tourist destinations and historical landmarks.
城跡を見学した。
I visited the castle ruins.
この城跡は桜の名所としても知られている。
This castle site is also known as a famous spot for cherry blossoms.
石垣だけが残る城跡からは、町が一望できる。
From the castle ruins where only the stone walls remain, you can see the whole town.
USAGE:
城跡 refers to the site where a castle once stood, including any remaining structures like stone walls or moats. Many Japanese 城跡 are designated as historical sites.
READING NOTE:
Also read as じょうせき in more formal or academic contexts, but しろあと is the standard everyday reading.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 城跡を訪ねる: to visit castle ruins
- 城跡公園: castle ruins park
- 城跡の石垣: stone walls of castle ruins
WORD FORMATION:
城 (castle) + 跡 (remains, trace).