Japanese

りょうばんこきょ
Meaning: a strategically strong, hard-to-attack location; a commanding stronghold
Part of Speech: Noun, Four-character idiom Alternative Readings: りゅうばんこきょ|こきょりょうばん

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Example

険しい山と深い川が、その城を竜蟠虎踞の地にしていた。
The rugged mountains and deep river made the castle a naturally fortified stronghold.

Usage Notes

A formal four-character idiom for imposing terrain that is difficult to attack. It can also describe commanding power or vigorous prose.

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