Word details

壕

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 壕.

Dictionary

Entry

壕濠ごうNounFreq #37128
1

濠 is usu. filled with water, 壕 is usu. dry

moat; fosse; trench; ditch

2

壕 only

underground air-raid shelter; dugout

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

壕

trench, dugout, air raid shelter

17 strokesFrequency 2,273Grade 9

On

コウゴウ

Kun

ほり
濠

moat, ditch, canal, Australia

17 strokes

On

ゴウコウ

Kun

ほり

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