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[どう()·くつ()]
doukutsu
noun, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 洞窟

noun, no adjective
  1. cavern; cave; cave system; grotto

Definition and Synonyms for 洞窟

Cave a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
Synonyms: やぐら, 岩室, 岩屋, 岩穴, 岩窟, , , 洞穴, 洞窟, 空洞, , 虚ろ, 風穴, 風穴
Cavern a large cave or a large chamber in a cave
Synonyms: やぐら, 岩屋, , , 洞穴, 洞窟, 石屋, 空洞, , 虚ろ
Cavern any large dark enclosed space
Synonyms: 洞窟, 空洞
Grot a small cave (usually with attractive features)
Synonyms: やぐら, 岩屋, , , 洞穴, 洞窟, 石屋, , 虚ろ

Meanings for each kanji in 洞窟

» den; cave; excavation
» cavern

Categories 洞窟 is a member of

Cave a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
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Formation the geological features of the earth
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Enclosure a naturally enclosed space
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Sample Sentences for 洞窟

This is a cave.
Believe it or not, a monster emerged from the cave.
We heard somber hollow sounds from the cave.
The cave was so dark that they had to feel their way.
A monster was believed to live in the cave.

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