| For this reason, when a castle is to be built, the nawabari (castle layout) is determined and kuruwas are arranged, taking the location of the castle, etc. into consideration, with the intention of giving the defender an advantage. |
そのため築城に際して、なるべく防御側に有利になるよう、城郭の立地なども考慮して縄張（なわばり、城郭の設計・計画）が決められ、曲輪が配置される。 |