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[しろ()]
shiro
noun

English Meaning(s) for 城

noun
  1. castle

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, , ,
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

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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Stroke Order Diagrams for 城

Sample Sentences for 城

There used to be a great castle on that hill.
An old castle stands on top of the cliff.
That is an old castle.
There is a castle in the background of the picture.
Unfortunately, I didn't get the chance to see the castle.

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