railroad tie in Japanese

railroad tie in Japanese is 枕木.

railroad tie in Japanese

枕木

noun

Pronounced: makuragi

(rail transport, US) A heavy, preserved piece of hewn timber laid crossways to and supporting the rails of a railroad or a member of similar shape and function of another material such as concrete.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "railroad tie" in Japanese?

"railroad tie" in Japanese is 枕木.

How do you pronounce 枕木?

"railroad tie" in Japanese is 枕木, pronounced "makuragi".

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