Japanese Conversation · Level 36
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Japanese word
レーン
Pronunciation
Romajirēn
Meaning
- nounlane
Example
この道路には三つのレーンがあります。ko no dō ro ni wa mit tsu no rē n ga a ri ma su
This road has three lanes.
More examples
高速道路では、レーンを変える前にミラーを確認します。kō soku dō ro de wa rē n o ka e ru mae ni mi rā o kaku nin shi ma su
On the expressway, I check my mirrors before changing lanes.
Core concept
Describes a long, narrow section set aside for a particular line of movement or activity.
Common phrases
レーンを変えるrē n o ka e ru
change lanes
レーンに入るrē n ni hai ru
enter a lane
追い越しレーンo i ko shi rē n
passing lane
Similar words
車線shasen: A marked part of a road for one line of vehicle traffic.
コースkōsu: A marked path assigned to one participant in a race or sport.
Definition in Japanese
道路や競技場などで、進行方向や用途ごとに区切られた細長い区域。dō ro ya kyō gi jō na do de shin kō hō kō ya yō to go to ni ku gi ra re ta hoso naga i ku iki
Word origin
The Japanese loanword レーン (rēn, "lane") comes from English lane, from Old English lanu, meaning "narrow path."
Usage tips
- In English, lane is used not only for traffic but also for swimming and bowling areas, which helps explain its broad range of uses.