Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 虜囚(りょしゅう) in Japanese

虜囚
Kana Reading
りょしゅう
Romaji
ryoshū
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    captive; prisoner


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

5 strokes

captured, criminal, arrest, catch

On'Yomi: シュウ

Kun'Yomi: とら.われる

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JLPT 1

13 strokes

captive, barbarian, low epithet for the enemy

On'Yomi: リョ, ロ

Kun'Yomi: とりこ, とりく

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12 strokes

capture, imprison, seize, prison

On'Yomi:

Kun'Yomi:

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