English–Japanese
“pavement” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihosō
Example
道路の舗装を直します。dō ro no ho sō o nao shi ma su
I will repair the pavement.
How to say “pavement” in Japanese
“Pavement” in Japanese is 舗装 (hosō).
It means covering a road or other surface with a firm layer that makes it suitable for use.
Example sentences with 舗装
雨の後は、舗装が滑りやすくなります。ame no ato wa ho sō ga sube ri ya su ku na ri ma su
After rain, the pavement becomes slippery.
Tips for using 舗装
- 舗装 (hosō) can describe treated surfaces in parking lots, school grounds, and paths as well as roads, because it refers to the surfacing rather than to a road itself.