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“moat” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihori

Example

この城の堀は深いです。ko no shiro no hori wa buka i de su

The moat around this castle is deep.

Illustration for 堀 (moat)

How to say “moat” in Japanese

“Moat” in Japanese is 堀 (hori).

Describes a dug trench that creates a boundary or barrier, especially around a castle.

Full entry for 堀: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 堀

城を守るために堀を造りました。shiro o mamo ru ta me ni hori o tsuku ri ma shi ta

They built a moat to protect the castle.

Tips for using 堀

  • In Japanese castle talk, 堀 (hori) can mean either a water-filled moat or a dry surrounding ditch, so moat does not always imply water.

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