pier in Japanese
pier in Japanese is 波止場, 埠頭, 桟橋 — pier means a raised platform that extends from the shore out over water, used for boats or entertainment.
pier in Japanese
波止場
Pronounced: hatoba
A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
埠頭
Pronounced: futō
A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
桟橋
Pronounced: sanbashi
A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
桟橋
Pronounced: sanbashi
A similar structure, especially at a seaside resort, used to provide entertainment.
橋脚
Pronounced: kyōkyaku
A structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge.
柱
Pronounced: hashira
(architecture) A rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof, or the hinges of a gate.
What does "pier" mean?
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noun A raised platform that extends from the shore out over water, used for boats or entertainment.
"They walked along the pier and watched the fishermen."
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noun A supporting column, such as one holding up a bridge or arch.
"Engineers inspected the concrete piers under the bridge."
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pier in a sentence
- They walked along the pier and watched the fishermen.
- The seaside pier had an arcade at the far end.
- Engineers inspected the concrete piers under the bridge.
- The bridge rests on two tall stone piers set into the riverbed.
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What is "pier" in Japanese?
"pier" in Japanese is 波止場, 埠頭, 桟橋. pier means: A raised platform that extends from the shore out over water, used for boats or entertainment.
How do you pronounce 波止場?
"pier" in Japanese is 波止場, pronounced "hatoba".
How do you use "pier" in a sentence?
Example: "They walked along the pier and watched the fishermen." In Japanese, "pier" is 波止場, 埠頭, 桟橋.
Are there other ways to say "pier" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "pier": 波止場, 埠頭, 桟橋, 橋脚, 柱.
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