踏切
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Noun for a place where a road crosses railway tracks at the same level. Example: 『踏切を渡る』 (fumikiri o wataru, 'to cross the railway crossing').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are walking near a train station and notice a railway crossing ahead.
踏切
ふみきり
railway crossing, level crossing
Locations & NavigationTransport & Stations
Memory Hook
Imagine a railway crossing where you 'step' (踏む fumu, 'to step') and 'cut' (切る kiru, 'to cut') across the tracks — 踏切 (fumikiri, 'railway crossing').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『踏切』 (fumikiri, 'railway crossing') is a common sight near train stations. They often have barriers, lights, and bells to warn pedestrians and vehicles of approaching trains, and are a key safety feature in urban and rural areas.
Forms
Base: 踏切Noun for a place where a road crosses railway tracks at the same level. Example: 『踏切を渡る』 (fumikiri o wataru, 'to cross the railway crossing').