Japanese

じょうへき
Meaning: castle wall; rampart
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

城
壁

Example sentences

High castle walls protect the city from foreign enemies.
その古い城壁には砲弾の跡が残っている。
Shell marks remain on the old castle walls.
兵士は投石器で城壁に石を放った。
The soldier launched a stone at the castle wall with a catapult.
主君に背いた乱臣が、城壁を越えて逃亡した。
The rebellious retainer who betrayed his lord escaped over the castle walls.
兵士たちは城壁の箭眼から外の敵を狙った。
The soldiers aimed at the enemy outside through the arrow slits in the castle wall.

Usage Notes

Refers to the defensive walls surrounding a castle or city. Can also be used figuratively for a barrier.

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