English–Japanese
“levee” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiteibō
Example
この堤防は町を洪水から守ります。ko no tei bō wa machi o kō zui ka ra mamo ri ma su
This levee protects the town from floods.
How to say “levee” in Japanese
“Levee” in Japanese is 堤防 (teibō).
Refers to a built-up strip of earth or stone that holds back floodwater and protects land near a river or coast.
Example sentences with 堤防
市は洪水に備えて、古い堤防を補強しました。shi wa kō zui ni sona e te furu i tei bō o ho kyō shi ma shi ta
The city reinforced the old levee in preparation for floods.
Tips for using 堤防
- 堤防 (teibō) is common in reports about heavy rain, where damage to or repairs of these structures affect nearby communities.