“Fortress” in Japanese
Short answer
Fortress in Japanese is “城塞” (jousai). Full meaning: fortress, stronghold, citadel.
Other ways to say “Fortress” in Japanese
城塁
jourui fortress
要害
yougai stronghold, fortress; strategic position, key position
砦
toride fort, fortress, stronghold, fortification
城郭
joukaku castle, citadel, fortress; castle walls, enclosure
堡塁
hourui fort, fortification, fortress, stronghold
塁
rui base, bag, sack; fortress, stronghold
胸壁
kyouheki breastwork, parapet; fortress; parapet
城砦
jousai fortress, stronghold, citadel
城さい
jousai fortress, stronghold, citadel
とりで
toride fort, fortress, stronghold, fortification
用害
yougai stronghold, fortress; strategic position, key position
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