城
Reading: じょう
Meaning: castle (in compound words)
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Example Sentence
Osaka Castle is a historical building.
Usage Notes
Used in compound words referring to specific castles, particularly famous Japanese castles. Always read じょう in these compounds, as opposed to しろ when standing alone. Often appears in proper names like 大阪城 (おおさかじょう) or 名古屋城 (なごやじょう).
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