ほり
hori
JLPT N111 strokesKanjiLevel 97 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

堀 is the kanji for "Moat / Ditch / Canal". A common reading is ほり (hori). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Moat / Ditch / Canal

Also : Moat · Ditch · 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.

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

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