Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 城隍(じょうこう) in Japanese

城隍
Kana Reading
じょうこう
Romaji
jōkō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    castle and moat; castle's moat
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    City God (Taoist guardian god of a city)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

9 strokes

castle

On'Yomi: ジョウ

Kun'Yomi: しろ

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12 strokes

dry moat

On'Yomi: コウ

Kun'Yomi: ほり

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