English–Japanese
“pier” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisanbashi
Example
港の桟橋で船を待ちます。minato no san bashi de fune o ma chi ma su
I wait for a boat at the pier.
How to say “pier” in Japanese
“Pier” in Japanese is 桟橋 (sanbashi).
Refers to a constructed walkway over water where people or goods can reach a boat from the shore.
Example sentences with 桟橋
観光客は桟橋から小さな船に乗ります。kan kō kyaku wa san bashi ka ra chii sa na fune ni no ri ma su
The tourists board a small boat from the pier.
Tips for using 桟橋
- Pier, jetty, and wharf overlap in meaning, but jetty often refers to a structure that protects a harbor or channel, while wharf often serves loading and unloading.