Translation and Meaning of: 舗装 - hosou
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 舗装 (hosou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: hosou
Kana: ほそう
Type: Substantive.
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Translation / Meaning: floor; road surface
Meaning in English: pavement;road surface
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (舗装) hosou
舗装 (Hosou) is a Japanese word that refers to the act of paving or asphalting a road or street. The word is composed of the characters 舗 (Ho), which means "store" or "commercial establishment", and 装 (Sou), which means "equipment" or "clothing". Together, the characters form the idea of "equipping a store", which is a metaphor for the act of paving a street or road to improve the infrastructure of a commercial area. The word is commonly used in construction and civil engineering contexts.How to Write in Japanese - (舗装) hosou
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Synonyms and Similar - (舗装) hosou
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
道路面; 路面; アスファルト; 鋪装; 舗装道路
Words containing: 舗装
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Words with the same pronunciation: ほそう hosou
Example Sentences - (舗装) hosou
Below are some example sentences:
この道路は舗装されています。
Kono dōro wa hosō sarete imasu
This road is paved.
- この道路 - this road
- は - (topic particle)
- 舗装されています - it is paved
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Other words of the same type: Substantive.
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "floor; road surface" é "(舗装) hosou". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.