Japanese word

アーチ

Pronunciation

Romajiāchi

Meaning

  • nounarch

Example

その橋は大きなアーチで支えられています。so no hashi wa ō ki na ā chi de sasa e ra re te i ma su

The bridge is supported by a large arch.

Illustration for アーチ (arch)

More examples

公園の入り口には石のアーチがあります。kō en no i ri guchi ni wa ishi no ā chi ga a ri ma su

There is a stone arch at the entrance to the park.

Core concept

It describes a curved structure that bridges a gap while carrying weight toward its sides.

Common phrases

  • アーチをくぐるā chi o ku gu ru

    pass through an arch

  • アーチを描くā chi o ega ku

    draw an arch

Definition in Japanese

建物や橋などで、開口部の上を弧を描いて支える構造。tate mono ya hashi na do de kai kō bu no ue o ko o ega i te sasa e ru kō zō

Word origin

アーチ (āchi, "arch") entered Japanese from English arch, a word traced through Old French arche to Latin arcus, meaning "bow" or "arch".

Usage tips

  • English speakers commonly call the McDonald's logo the Golden Arches, so arches are familiar as both architectural forms and curved symbols.

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