Castle in Japanese
"castle" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
城
shiro
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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castle
Reading: jou
9 strokes · elegant
Where it comes from
Composed of earth and become. Building made of earth.
What it carries
Castle, fortress, castle town. Represents castle.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for castle?
The most common kanji for "castle" is 城, read as jou. It means castle. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 城 have?
城 has 9 strokes.