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[ろう()·ごく()]
rougoku
noun

English Meaning(s) for 牢獄

noun
  1. prison; jail; gaol

Definition and Synonyms for 牢獄

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

Meanings for each kanji in 牢獄

» prison; jail; hardness
» prison; jail

Categories 牢獄 is a member of

Correctional Institution a penal institution maintained by the government
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 牢獄

Sample Sentences for 牢獄

The rebel was ultimately captured and confined to prison.
However, when I finally reached the castle I was thrown into this prison by the commander of the imperial guard.
A convict has escaped from prison.
Being in a ship is being in a jail, with the chance of being drowned.

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