堀
Kanji · N1
堀 / ditch
Kanji for ditch, moat, or canal.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | クツ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ほり | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
堀 carries the meaning ditch, moat, or canal.
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Common compounds with 堀
堀川ほりかわcanal
内堀うちぼりinner moat / moat within the castle walls
外堀そとぼりouter moat
堀ほりmoat / fosse
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