English–Japanese

“ford” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajifōdo

Example

昔の旅人はフォードを渡りました。mukashi no tabi bito wa fō do o wata ri ma shi ta

Travelers in the past crossed the ford.

Illustration for フォード (ford)

How to say “ford” in Japanese

“Ford” in Japanese is フォード (fōdo).

It refers to a natural crossing through shallow water, especially where a road or path passes across a river.

Full entry for フォード: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with フォード

雨の後はフォードの水位が上がることがあります。ame no ato wa fō do no sui i ga a ga ru ko to ga a ri ma su

The water level at the ford may rise after rain.

Tips for using フォード

  • English place names such as Hereford contain ford and show how river crossings became landmarks for settlements.

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