堀
ほり
hori
JLPT N111 strokesKanjiLevel 97 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
堀 is the kanji for "Moat". A common reading is ほり (hori). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Moat
Also : Ditch · Canal
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Readings
kunほり/ horionくつ/ kutsu
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
土屈
Example Sentences
城の周りの堀は深くて渡れない。
しろのまわりのほりはふかくてわたれない。
The moat surrounding the castle is too deep to cross.
堀端を歩くと風景が美しい。
ほりばたをあるくとふうけいがうつくしい。
Walking along the moat offers a beautiful view.
Vocabulary using 堀
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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