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English Meaning(s) for 城

noun
  1. fortress (surrounded by a wall, moat, etc.)

Definition and Synonyms for 城

Castle a large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack
Synonyms: シャトー, キャッスル, , , 城塁, 城郭, 室積み, 居城, , ,
Rook the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard
Synonyms: ルーク, , ,
Fencing a barrier that serves to enclose an area
Synonyms: さく, さく, さくい, フェンス, 囲い, 囲う, , 垣根, 垣牆, , , , 大垣, 斎垣, , , , 障壁, 駒寄せ
Fort a fortified defensive structure
Synonyms: 出丸, , , 城塁, 城塞, 城郭, 堅塁, 堡塁, , 塁壁, 山塞, 本塁, , , 胸墻, 胸壁, 要塞, 要害, 防塁, 防塞

Meanings for each kanji in 城

» castle

Categories 城 is a member of

Barrier a structure or object that impedes free movement
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Defense a structure used to defend against attack
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Fortification defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
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Chess Piece any of 16 white and 16 black pieces used in playing the game of chess
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