English–Japanese

“elevated track” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikōka

Example

電車は高架を走っています。den sha wa kō ka o hashi tte i ma su

The train is running on the elevated track.

Illustration for 高架 (elevated track)

How to say “elevated track” in Japanese

“Elevated track” in Japanese is 高架 (kōka).

Raises a transport route above ground and carries it on a structure, which gives the word its senses of elevated track and overpass.

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

Example sentences with 高架

高架の下に、歩行者用の通路が設けられています。kō ka no shita ni ho kō sha yō no tsū ro ga mō ke ra re te i ma su

A pedestrian passage has been built beneath the elevated structure.

Tips for using 高架

  • An elevated in English often means a raised railway in a city, whereas 高架 (kōka) also commonly names the supporting structure itself.

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