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On'yomi
ロウ
ROU
Kun'yomi
たかどの
takadono

watchtower · lookout · high building

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Strokes13
Frequency#2173
Radicaltree(4)
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Strokes13

Component Breakdown

=

tree + 娄

Cultural Context

Etymology

Combines 'tree' (木) with 'hollow' (婁), representing tall wooden buildings—towers.

Symbolism

Symbolizes towers, high-rise buildings, and elegance. Represents historic tall structures and views from above.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Building a structure

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

空中楼閣

くうちゅうろうかく

castle in the air; castle in the air

金殿玉楼

きんでんぎょくろう

magnificent palace; magnificent palace

大廈高楼

たいかこうろう

large building and lofty tower; splendid (magnificent, palatial) structure; large building and lofty tower