KANJI
楼
multistoried building
tower, watchtower, mansion
Kun'yomi
—
On'yomi
ろうる
Example sentences
高楼の窓から見下ろす夜景は、宝石を散りばめたように美しかった。
The night view looking down from the window of the tall building was beautiful, as if studded with jewels.
その古い楼閣は昔から町の象徴として親しまれてきた。
That old multistoried building has been cherished as a symbol of the town since ancient times.
かつては遊郭の賑やかな声が響き渡ったこの楼も、今では静かに歴史を物語っている。
This very building, where the lively voices of the red-light district once echoed, now quietly tells its history.
Practice exercises
1
楼
Answer
ろう
2
楼
Answer
multistoried buildingtowerpavilion
3
楼閣
multistoried building; tower
Answer
ろうかく
4
高楼
tall building; skyscraper
Answer
こうろう
5
摩天楼
skyscraper
Answer
まてんろう
6
望楼
watchtower; observation tower
Answer
ぼうろう