Japanese symbol for “fortress”
砦
とりで
Romaji: toride
fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification
In Japanese, fortress is 砦, read とりで (toride).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification
Written forms: 砦、塁、寨. Readings: とりで.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “fortress”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 柵 | き ki | fortress (surrounded by a wall, moat, etc.) |
| 城郭 | じょうかく joukaku | castle; citadel; fortress |
| 城塞 | じょうさい jousai | fortress; stronghold; citadel |
| 塁 | るい rui | fortress; stronghold |
| 柵 | さく saku | fortress |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 鹿砦 | ろくさい rokusai | abatis |
See also: Chinese symbol for “fortress”.
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