Japanese

はし
Meaning: bridge
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

橋

Example sentences

A small stone bridge spans the pond in the park.
橋を渡りましょう。
Let's cross the bridge.
20年の歳月を経て、ようやくこの橋が完成した。
After 20 years, this bridge was finally completed.
橋の真下を船が通り抜けていった。
A ship passed directly under the bridge.
数十年の歳月を経て、ようやくこの橋が完成した。
After decades, this bridge has finally been completed.
村人総出で、古くなった橋の修復作業に取り組んだ。
The whole village came out to work on the restoration of the old bridge.
古い橋を修繕する必要がある。
It is necessary to repair the old bridge.
その橋は優秀な技師によって設計された。
That bridge was designed by an excellent engineer.
労働者たちは橋の建設を終えるため、昼夜を問わず働いた。
The workers worked day and night to finish the bridge construction.
橋の欄干に寄りかかって川を眺めた。
I leaned against the railing of the bridge and looked at the river.

Usage Notes

A structure built to span a physical obstacle, such as a body of water or valley.

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