English–Japanese

“opening to traffic” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikaitsū

Example

新しい橋の開通は来週です。atara shi i hashi no kai tsū wa rai shū de su

The new bridge will open to traffic next week.

Illustration for 開通 (opening to traffic)

How to say “opening to traffic” in Japanese

“Opening to traffic” in Japanese is 開通 (kaitsū).

Describes a road, bridge, or railway becoming usable so that people or vehicles can pass through it.

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

Example sentences with 開通

新しいトンネルの開通によって、山間部へのアクセスが改善されます。atara shi i to n ne ru no kai tsū ni yo tte san kan bu e no a ku se su ga kai zen sa re ma su

Access to the mountain area will improve with the opening of the new tunnel.

Tips for using 開通

  • English commonly uses "open to traffic" for a road or bridge, while "go into service" often describes a railway line or other transport system beginning operation.

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