VocabJLPT N1
cannon
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. (large) gun
  2. 2. cannon
  3. 3. long-ball hitter
  4. 4. Artillery
This noun refers to a large, powerful gun mounted on a wheeled carriage or fixed platform, typically used in warfare. It appears frequently in historical contexts, war stories, and military-related discussions.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

At the castle ruins we visited, old cannons were lined up on display.

Sentence 2

Look — you can see the cannon up on that hill!

Sentence 3

Before we head out, want to check out the cannon display?

Sentence 4

How did they even get the cannon through that narrow gate?

Sentence 5

She was impressed, saying, "The structure of a cannon is surprisingly logical."