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Noun meaning 'cage', 'pen', or 'jail cell'. Used for physical enclosures for animals or prisoners. Example: 『鳥の檻』 (tori no ori, 'bird cage').
Theme

User visits a friend, Aiko, who has a pet bird, and they talk about its living arrangements.

おり

cage

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Memory Hook

Imagine a lion in a cage at the zoo. The cage is strong and secure — think 'or' (sounds like 'ori' in オリ) for 'or else you'll be trapped!' 'Ori' → 檻 (ori, 'cage').

Cultural Note

In Japan, 『檻』 (ori, 'cage') is often seen in zoos, pet stores, or as a metaphor for confinement in literature and media. It can also refer to jail cells in legal contexts.

Forms

Base: 檻Noun meaning 'cage', 'pen', or 'jail cell'. Used for physical enclosures for animals or prisoners. Example: 『鳥の檻』 (tori no ori, 'bird cage').