天てん守しゅ

noun

castle tower; donjon

Refers specifically to the central, tallest tower of a Japanese castle. Often used in the compound 天守閣 (てんしゅかく) with the same meaning.

See also: 天守閣 (てんしゅかく)

• 姫ひめ路じ城じょうの天てん守しゅは国こく宝ほうに指し定ていされている。

  The castle tower of Himeji Castle is designated a national treasure.

• 天てん守しゅから城じょう下か町まちを一いち望ぼうできる。

  From the castle tower, you can get a panoramic view of the castle town.