Lingaku堀【ほり】
Frequency rank: 13,270. – 13,306.
- moat; fosse
- canal; ditch
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
- 堀【ほり】Frequency rank: 13,270. – 13,306.
- 濠【ほり】Frequency rank: 44,487. – 45,255.
- 壕【ほり】Frequency rank: 35,666. – 36,081.
- ほり
Generated definitions (experimental)
- moat; fosse
- canal; ditch
This refers to a deep, broad ditch surrounding a castle, fort, or town, traditionally used for defense purposes. These structures were often filled with water to hinder attackers.
This meaning refers to a man-made waterway for navigation or irrigation, or a small channel for draining or carrying water. It can also denote a slight groove or trench that channels water or other materials.
Generated collocations (experimental)