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fortress in Japanese

fortress in Japanese is 要塞, 城塞 — fortress means a large, heavily defended building or town built to withstand attack.

fortress in Japanese

要塞
noun
Pronounced: yōsai
A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; for example a fort, a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security.
城塞
noun
Pronounced: jōsai
A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; for example a fort, a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security.

What does "fortress" mean?

  1. noun A large, heavily defended building or town built to withstand attack.
    "The medieval fortress still stands on the hilltop."
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fortress in a sentence

  • The medieval fortress still stands on the hilltop.
  • The castle served as a fortress against invaders for centuries.

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What is "fortress" in Japanese?

"fortress" in Japanese is 要塞, 城塞. fortress means: A large, heavily defended building or town built to withstand attack.

How do you pronounce 要塞?

"fortress" in Japanese is 要塞, pronounced "yōsai".

How do you use "fortress" in a sentence?

Example: "The medieval fortress still stands on the hilltop." In Japanese, "fortress" is 要塞, 城塞.

Are there other ways to say "fortress" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "fortress": 要塞, 城塞.

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