矢倉

Reading

Kana: やぐら
Romaji: yagura
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

turret; watchtower

2

high wooden stage; scaffolding

3

wooden frame (of a kotatsu)

See also: 炬燵
4

weapons storehouse

Note: archaism

Kanji

Readings: ロ、 やぐら、 おおだて
Meanings: oar, tower
Readings: シ、 や
Meanings: dart, arrow
Readings: ソウ、 くら
Meanings: godown, warehouse, storehouse, cellar, treasury