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59 遮断機 Crossing Gate

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Meaning

Primary

Crossing Gate

Alternatives

Railway Crossing Gate, Circuit Breaker

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Remember how 遮断 means "isolation?" Well the machine that isolates you from a train is a crossing gate. That way you won't walk, bike, or drive your car into an oncoming train.

Reading

しゃだんき

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

遮断機が降りている時に、線路を渡ってはいけません。

When the railroad crossing gate comes down, do not cross the tracks.

Kanji Composition

  • 遮
    • しゃ
    • Intercept
  • 断
    • だん
    • Cut Off
  • 機
    • き
    • Machine
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