堀
ほり
hori
JLPT N111 strokesKanjiLevel 84 - JLPT N1
Meaning
Ditch
Moat · Canal
Signification
Fossé
Fossé · Canal
Readings
kunほり/ horionくつ/ kutsu
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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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.
Les douves entourant le château sont trop profondes pour être traversées.
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.
Se promener le long des douves offre une belle vue.
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