sotobori 外堀
KEY WORD : architecture / castles
 
The outer moat of a castle that has two or more moats. Generally, the inner slope, nearer the castle, is steep while the outer slope is more gentle. See also *uchibori 内堀, inner moat.
 

Oosakajou 大坂城
a) *uchibori 内堀 b) sotobori 外堀

 
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