noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
entry into a castle; entering a castle
Typically used for a conquering force entering a castle, or in historical contexts. Can also be used for ceremonial entries.
敵軍が城に入城した。
The enemy army entered the castle.
将軍は華やかに入城した。
The general made a grand entry into the castle.
Compound of 入 (nyū, 'enter') and 城 (jō, 'castle').