English–Japanese

“fence” in Japanese

Japanese

Also垣根 (kakine)

Pronunciation

Romajisaku

Example

道路沿いに柵があります。dō ro so i ni saku ga a ri ma su

There is a fence along the road.

Illustration for 柵 (fence)

How to say “fence” in Japanese

“Fence” in Japanese is 柵 (saku).

Separates or protects a space with a structured barrier that may guide movement or prevent a fall.

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

Example sentences with 柵

牧場の柵のそばで馬を眺めました。boku jō no saku no so ba de uma o naga me ma shi ta

I watched the horses beside the fence at the ranch.

Tips for using 柵

  • Along roads and bridges, 柵 (saku) may describe a protective barrier that keeps vehicles or pedestrians from entering a dangerous area.

Other Japanese words for “fence”

家と畑の間に垣根があります。ie to hatake no aida ni kaki ne ga a ri ma su

There is a fence between the house and the field.

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