JLPT · Level 108
30 words
Japanese word
橋渡し
Pronunciation
Romajihashiwatashi
Meaning
- nounbridge
Example
二つの国の橋渡しをします。futa tsu no kuni no hashi wata shi o shi ma su
I serve as a bridge between the two countries.
More examples
文化祭は地域と学校の橋渡しになっています。bun ka sai wa chi iki to gak kō no hashi wata shi ni na tte i ma su
The cultural festival has become a bridge between the community and the school.
Core concept
Connects two sides by providing a link or helping communication between them.
Common phrases
橋渡しをするhashi wata shi o su ru
serve as a bridge
両者の橋渡しryō sha no hashi wata shi
a bridge between the two parties
Similar words
架け橋kakehashi: A person or thing that helps separate groups, cultures, or generations connect.
仲立ちnakadachi: A role that connects people or groups to support communication or cooperation.
仲介chūkai: The act of helping separate people or groups reach an agreement.
媒介baikai: The act of linking separate people, groups, or things through an intermediate party or means.
Definition in Japanese
二つのものの間に立って関係を取り持ち、結び付けること。futa tsu no mo no no aida ni ta tte kan kei o to ri mo chi musu bi tsu ke ru ko to
Word origin
Combines 橋 (hashi, "bridge") and 渡し (watashi, "ferrying across"), using the act of helping something cross as a metaphor for connecting people or sides.
Usage tips
- 橋渡し (hashiwatashi) often refers to connecting groups with different backgrounds, such as cultures, organizations, or generations, rather than connecting places with a physical structure.
Other meanings
- intermediarynoun
- mediationnoun
Related words
- 橋渡しするhashiwatashisurumediateverb