🇯🇵 How to say

“bridge” in Japanese

橋はし
Illustration of "bridge" in a Japanese cultural setting
A stone bridge arches over a quiet river in a city park, its reflection shimmering in the water as people walk across it.

Usage note

The word 橋 is used for any kind of bridge, from a small footbridge to a large highway bridge; it’s a common word you’ll see on maps and signs.

Examples

  • この橋は古いです。

    This bridge is old.

  • 橋を渡ります。

    I cross the bridge.

  • 駅の前に橋があります。

    There is a bridge in front of the station.

Quick check

What does "橋" mean?

  • A. bridge
  • B. telephone
  • C. park
  • D. ear

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