Vocabulary

What does 桟橋 (さんばし, sanbashi) mean?

桟橋 (さんばし, sanbashi) means pier, jetty, wharf.

Quick facts
Readingさんばし
Romajisanbashi
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
さんばし
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonsanbashi

pier, jetty, wharf

  1. 1noun wharf; bridge; jetty

Example sentences

  • The ship slowly approached the pier.

  • She stood at the end of the pier, gazing at the sea.

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