Japanese

踏切

ふみきり
Meaning: railroad crossing; level crossing; decision; takeoff (in sports)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

踏
切

Example sentences

The barrier came down, and I waited for the train at the railroad crossing.
踏切で、間一髪のところで事故を免れた。
I had a narrow escape from an accident at the railroad crossing.
踏切の遮断機が下りるのを待つ。
Wait for the railroad crossing gate to come down.

Usage Notes

Commonly refers to a railroad crossing. Can also mean making a decision or the takeoff action in sports.

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