Vocab Info

A4 Noun, Expression

通行(つうこう)()closure (of a road), dead end, blind alley, cul-de-sac, No Through Road (e.g. on a sign)

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    1. Noun

      1. 1.

        closure (of a road), suspension of traffic

    2. Expression

      1. 2.

        road closed, closed to traffic, no through road

        on signage, etc.

    All Forms

    通行止め 【つうこうどめ】通行止 【つうこうどめ】

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    • 通行止(つうこうど)めだから、この(みち)(とお)れない。

      Because of the road closure, we cannot use this road.

    • (ゆき)()もりすぎたために通行止(つうこうど)めになってしまった。

      A road closure occurred due to excessive snow accumulation.

    • トラックが横転(おうてん)して貨物(かもつ)まみれになった道路(どうろ)通行止(つうこうど)めになった。

      The road where a truck overturned and covered it with cargo was closed.

    • 通行止(つうこうど)めの(みち)無理(むり)やり(とお)ろうとしたのだから、(つか)まるのも当然(とうぜん)です。

      It's only natural to get arrested if you try to force your way through a closed road.

    • この(みち)通行止(つうこうど)めだと()らずに()てしまい、(みち)(もど)羽目(はめ)になりました。

      I came without knowing this road was closed and ended up having to turn back.

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