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Conjugations for 牢

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[ろう()]
rou
noun, taru adjective

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rou
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English Meaning(s) for 牢

noun
  1. prison; jail; gaol
taru adjective
  1. firm; solid; strong

Definition and Synonyms for 牢

Jailhouse a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
Synonyms: 刑務所, 拘置所, , 牢屋, 牢獄, , 獄所, 獄舎, 監獄, ブタ箱, 鉄格子, 鉄窓
Prison House a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
Synonyms: 刑務所, , 牢屋, 牢屋敷, 牢獄, , 獄屋, 獄所, 獄舎, 監獄, 鉄格子, 鉄窓
Basket a container that is usually woven and has handles
Synonyms: かご, バスケット, 手籠,
Hamper a basket usually with a cover
Synonyms: かご,

Meanings for each kanji in 牢

» prison; jail; hardness

Categories 牢 is a member of

Correctional Institution a penal institution maintained by the government
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Basket a container that is usually woven and has handles
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Container any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
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