Quick answer
城 is the kanji for "Castle". A common reading is しろ (shiro). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Castle
Also : Fortress · Stronghold
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 城 represents 'CASTLE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of castle.
On-reading: じょう — remember this sound by associating it with castle. Kun-reading: しろ.
Example Sentences
大阪城の石垣は、江戸時代に作られたものです。
おおさかじょうのいしがきは、えどじだいにつくられたものです。
The stone walls of Osaka Castle were built in the Edo period.
京都には歴史的な城が多く残っています。
きょうとにはれきしてきなしろがおおくのこっています。
Many historic castles remain in Kyoto.
Vocabulary using 城
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