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[ろう()]
rou
noun, noun, used as a suffix

English Meaning(s) for 楼

noun, noun, used as a suffix
  1. tower; tall building; belvedere (suffix used in names)
  2. turret; lookout; watchtower
  3. brothel

Definition and Synonyms for 楼

Tower a structure taller than its diameter
Synonyms: タワー, , , , , , 楼観, 楼閣, , , 高閣
Skyscraper a very tall building with many stories
Synonyms: スカイスクレーパー, 層楼, 摩天楼, , 超高層ビル, 高層ビル, 高層建築, 高楼, 高閣
Bassia Scoparia densely branched Eurasian plant
Synonyms: にしきぎ,
Column anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower
Synonyms: コラム, タワー, 主柱, 円柱, , 支柱, , , , , ,
Belvedere a gazebo sited to command a fine view
Synonyms:
Tower can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
Synonyms: タワー, , , , , , 楼観, 楼閣, , , 高閣
Bassia Scoparia foliage turns purple-red in autumn
Synonyms: にしきぎ,

Meanings for each kanji in 楼

» watchtower; lookout; high building

Categories 楼 is a member of

Form the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
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Edifice a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
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Gazebo a small roofed building affording shade and rest
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Structure a thing constructed
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Bush a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
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