Japanese

トンネル

トンネル
Meaning: tunnel
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

ト
ン
ネ
ル

Example sentences

The train emerged from the long tunnel.
トンネルを抜けると、急に視界が開けた。
When we came out of the tunnel, the view suddenly opened up.
新しいトンネルがようやく貫通した。
The new tunnel finally broke through.
トンネルの中で叫ぶと、自分の声がエコーした。
When I shouted in the tunnel, my voice echoed.
トンネルの掘削作業が始まった
The excavation work for the tunnel has begun.

Usage Notes

Refers to an underground passageway, typically for roads, railways, or water. Can also be used figuratively for a long, difficult period.

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