Japanese

くら
Meaning: storehouse; warehouse; granary
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

蔵

Example sentences

A large storehouse remains on the grounds of my old family home.
この通りには古い歴史を持つ蔵が建ち並んでいる。
Old storehouses with a long history stand in a row along this street.
蔵の奥から貴重な古文書が発見された。
A precious ancient document was discovered from the back of the storehouse.
王宮の蔵には莫大な帑幣が蓄えられている。
Vast amounts of treasury funds are stored in the palace warehouse.

Usage Notes

Refers to a building used for safe storage of household goods, commodities, or treasures, often built to be fireproof.

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