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塹壕

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 塹壕

んごう
Noun
Freq #33959
1

trench; dugout

Examples
敵軍は首都の周囲を塹壕で固めていた。
The enemy was entrenched all around the capital.

Kanji in this Word

14 strokes

Meanings

moat
ditch

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ザン
セン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほり
あな
17 strokes
Frequency: 2273
Grade 9

Meanings

trench
dugout
air raid shelter

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
ゴウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほり
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