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[が(牙)·じょう(城)]
gajou
noun

English Meaning(s) for 牙城

noun
  1. stronghold (esp. of an enemy or opponent); inner citadel; bastion
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Definition and Synonyms for 牙城

Bastion projecting part of a rampart or other fortification
Synonyms: 牙城
Citadel a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
Synonyms: 城郭, 根城, 牙城, 砦
Stronghold a strongly fortified defensive structure
Synonyms: 城郭, 堅塁, 堡塁, 本塁, 本陣, 根城, 牙城, 砦, 要塞

Meanings for each kanji in 牙城

» tusk; fang; tusk radical (no. 92)
» castle

Categories 牙城 is a member of

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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Stronghold a strongly fortified defensive structure
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Sample Sentences for 牙城

That village is the enemy's last stronghold.
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Her kingdom is your hell.
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