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鳳楼ほうろう

ほうろう · hourou (also spelled horo)

Tower crowned by a representation of the Chinese firebird, beautiful tower

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Heiban

flat · what is pitch accent?

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What does 鳳楼 mean?

Tower crowned by a representation of the Chinese firebird, beautiful tower.

How do you pronounce 鳳楼?

ほうろう (hourou). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.

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