English–Japanese
“traffic” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitsūkō
Example
この道は車の通行が多いです。ko no michi wa kuruma no tsū kō ga ō i de su
There is a lot of car traffic on this road.
How to say “traffic” in Japanese
“Traffic” in Japanese is 通行 (tsūkō).
Refers to the flow of people or vehicles as they pass along or through a particular place.
Example sentences with 通行
この門は、関係者以外の通行を認めていません。ko no mon wa kan kei sha i gai no tsū kō o mito me te i ma se n
Only authorized personnel are allowed to pass through this gate.
Tips for using 通行
- 通行 (tsūkō) is more formal than everyday expressions like "go through" and is common when discussing movement on roads, routes, and other public spaces.