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