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“horizontal bar” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitetsubō

Example

子どもが鉄棒で遊びます。ko do mo ga tetsu bō de aso bi ma su

A child plays on the horizontal bar.

Illustration for 鉄棒 (horizontal bar)

How to say “horizontal bar” in Japanese

“Horizontal bar” in Japanese is 鉄棒 (tetsubō).

A horizontal bar supports body-weight exercises in which a person hangs, swings, or moves around the bar.

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

Example sentences with 鉄棒

体育の時間に、子どもたちは鉄棒にぶら下がって練習します。tai iku no ji kan ni ko do mo ta chi wa tetsu bō ni bu ra sa ga tte ren shū shi ma su

During physical education class, the children practice hanging from the horizontal bar.

Tips for using 鉄棒

  • The horizontal bar appears in gymnastics and playgrounds, so the word can refer to both a sports apparatus and a familiar piece of play equipment.

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