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“stone wall” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiishigaki

Example

城の石垣はとても高いです。shiro no ishi gaki wa to te mo taka i de su

The castle's stone wall is very tall.

Illustration for 石垣 (stone wall)

How to say “stone wall” in Japanese

“Stone wall” in Japanese is 石垣 (ishigaki).

Refers to a wall or embankment whose structure and appearance come from carefully arranged stones.

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

Example sentences with 石垣

地震に備えて、専門家が古い石垣を補強しています。ji shin ni sona e te sen mon ka ga furu i ishi gaki o ho kyō shi te i ma su

To prepare for earthquakes, experts are reinforcing the old stone wall.

Tips for using 石垣

  • English descriptions of Japanese castles sometimes retain 石垣 (ishigaki) as an architectural term when the distinctive construction of their stone walls matters.

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