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JLPT N1

檻

檻 is the Japanese word for a cage, pen, or cell. It’s usually made of strong bars to hold an animal or person.

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Noun

Cage / Pen / Cell

A structure, usually made of bars or wire, used to confine an animal or person.

Example

動物園 の ライオン は 檻 の 中 に いた 。

The lion at the zoo was in its cage.

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檻 is the Japanese word for a cage, pen, or cell. It's usually made of strong bars to hold an animal or person.
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