Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (ほり) in Japanese

堀, 濠, 壕
JLPT 3
Kana Reading
ほり
Romaji
hori
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    moat; fosse
    Example sentence
    ペンキ上塗りした He coated the wall with paint.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    canal; ditch

Examples of 堀, 濠, 壕, ほり in a sentence



Kanji in this word

17 strokes

trench, dugout, air raid shelter

On'Yomi: コウ, ゴウ

Kun'Yomi: ほり

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JLPT 1

11 strokes

ditch, moat, canal

On'Yomi: クツ

Kun'Yomi: ほり

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17 strokes

moat, ditch, canal, Australia

On'Yomi: ゴウ, コウ

Kun'Yomi: ほり

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