Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (やぐら) in Japanese

櫓, 矢倉
Kana Reading
やぐら
Romaji
yagura
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    turret; watchtower
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    high wooden stage; scaffolding
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    wooden frame (of a kotatsu)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    weapons storehouse


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

5 strokes

dart, arrow

On'Yomi: シ

Kun'Yomi: や

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JLPT 1

10 strokes

godown, warehouse, storehouse, cellar, treasury

On'Yomi: ソウ

Kun'Yomi: くら

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19 strokes

oar, tower

On'Yomi: ロ

Kun'Yomi: やぐら, おおだて

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