Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 外郭(がいかく) in Japanese

外郭, 外廓
Kana Reading
がいかく
Romaji
gaikaku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    outer wall (e.g. castle); outer block (enclosure)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    outline; contour


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

11 strokes

enclosure, quarters, fortification, red-light district

On'Yomi: カク

Kun'Yomi: くるわ

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JLPT 5

5 strokes

outside

On'Yomi: ガイ, ゲ

Kun'Yomi: そと, ほか, はず.す, はず.れる, と-

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14 strokes

enclosure, quarter, red-light district

On'Yomi: カク

Kun'Yomi: くるわ, とりで

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