濠
ごう / ほり
gou
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 80 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
濠 (ごう (gou)) means "Moat". It is read ごう (gou). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Moat
Also : ditch · fosse · trench
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Example Sentences
城の周囲には深い濠が掘られていた。
しろ の しゅういい には ふかい ごう が ほられていた。
A deep moat was dug around the castle.
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
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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