English–Japanese
“castle” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishiro
Example
週末に城へ行きます。shū matsu ni shiro e i ki ma su
I am going to the castle this weekend.
How to say “castle” in Japanese
“Castle” in Japanese is 城 (shiro).
It presents a protected stronghold as both a defense against attack and a residence for a ruler.
Example sentences with 城
この城は丘の上に建っていて、町全体を見渡せます。ko no shiro wa oka no ue ni ta tte i te machi zen tai o mi wata se ma su
This castle stands on a hill and overlooks the whole town.
Tips for using 城
- In English, castle often suggests a European stone building, but 城 (shiro) also includes large Japanese strongholds built with wooden structures, earthworks, and stone walls.