English–Japanese
“hand strap” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitsurikawa
Example
電車が混んでいるので、つり革につかまります。den sha ga ko n de i ru no de tsu ri kawa ni tsu ka ma ri ma su
I hold onto the hand strap because the train is crowded.
How to say “hand strap” in Japanese
“Hand strap” in Japanese is つり革 (tsurikawa).
つり革 (tsurikawa) is a hanging loop or strap that gives standing passengers a stable point to hold.
Example sentences with つり革
急停車に備えて、つり革をしっかり握ります。kyū tei sha ni sona e te tsu ri kawa o shi kka ri nigi ri ma su
I hold the hand strap firmly in case the train stops suddenly.
Tips for using つり革
- Unlike a fixed handrail, a つり革 (tsurikawa) hangs from an overhead rail and moves slightly as the train starts, stops, or turns.