English–Japanese

“barrier” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajibaria

Example

駅のホームにバリアを設けます。eki no hō mu ni ba ri a o mō ke ma su

We install a barrier on the station platform.

Illustration for バリア (barrier)

How to say “barrier” in Japanese

“Barrier” in Japanese is バリア (baria).

Describes something that stands in the way of movement, access, progress, or contact.

Full entry for バリア: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with バリア

駅では車いす利用者のために、段差というバリアを取り除いています。eki de wa kuruma i su ri yō sha no ta me ni dan sa to i u ba ri a o to ri nozo i te i ma su

At the station, they are removing barriers such as steps for wheelchair users.

Tips for using バリア

  • In English, barrier appears in phrases such as language barrier and trade barrier, where it names something that blocks communication or exchange rather than a physical passage.

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