English–Japanese
“reduced speed” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajijokō
Example
車は交差点の前で徐行します。kuruma wa kō sa ten no mae de jo kō shi ma su
Cars proceed at reduced speed before intersections.
How to say “reduced speed” in Japanese
“Reduced speed” in Japanese is 徐行 (jokō).
It means continuing to move while deliberately reducing speed to respond safely to nearby conditions.
Example sentences with 徐行
雨の日は、見通しが悪いので徐行します。ame no hi wa mi tō shi ga waru i no de jo kō shi ma su
On rainy days, I proceed at reduced speed because visibility is poor.
Tips for using 徐行
- Unlike a fixed speed limit, 徐行 (jokō) describes a speed that allows a vehicle to stop immediately when needed.