Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 牢屋(ろうや) in Japanese

牢屋
Kana Reading
ろうや
Romaji
rōya
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    jail; gaol


Kanji in this word

7 strokes

prison, jail, hardness

On'Yomi: ロウ

Kun'Yomi: かた.い, ひとや

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JLPT 4

9 strokes

roof, house, shop, dealer, seller

On'Yomi: オク

Kun'Yomi: や

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