城じょう中ちゅう

noun

inside of a castle

Refers to the interior or grounds of a castle. Often used in historical or literary contexts. Compare with 城内 (じょうない), which is more common in modern Japanese.

See also: 城内

• 敵てきはすでに城じょう中ちゅうに侵しん入にゅうしていた。

  The enemy had already infiltrated the inside of the castle.

• 城じょう中ちゅうの様よう子すを探さぐるため、間かん者じゃが放はなたれた。

  A spy was sent to investigate the situation inside the castle.