moat in Japanese
moat in Japanese is 堀 — moat means a deep, wide ditch, usually filled with water, dug around a castle or fort for defense.
moat in Japanese
堀
Pronounced: hori
A deep, wide defensive ditch, normally filled with water, surrounding a fortified habitation.
What does "moat" mean?
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noun A deep, wide ditch, usually filled with water, dug around a castle or fort for defense.
"Ducks swam in the moat that circled the ruined stone fortress."
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noun A business advantage that protects a company from competitors.
"A trusted name and loyal customers gave the company a wide moat against rivals."
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verb To surround something with a moat.
"The builders moated the castle to keep out unwelcome visitors."
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moat in a sentence
- Ducks swam in the moat that circled the ruined stone fortress.
- Enemies had to cross the wide moat before they could reach the castle walls.
- A trusted name and loyal customers gave the company a wide moat against rivals.
- Investors like firms with a durable moat that keeps competitors from copying their success.
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What is "moat" in Japanese?
"moat" in Japanese is 堀. moat means: A deep, wide ditch, usually filled with water, dug around a castle or fort for defense.
How do you pronounce 堀?
"moat" in Japanese is 堀, pronounced "hori".
How do you use "moat" in a sentence?
Example: "Ducks swam in the moat that circled the ruined stone fortress." In Japanese, "moat" is 堀.
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