VocabJLPT N3
tunnel
NounSuru Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. tunnel
  2. 2. to tunnel (through a potential barrier)
  3. 3. letting a grounder go through one's legs
Borrowed from English, this noun refers to a tunnel — an underground or mountain passage for vehicles, trains, or people. It is a common word used in everyday conversation about transportation and geography.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The contractor said, "Additional costs will be needed for the tunnel work."

Sentence 2

She said, "Walk with me through this tunnel of anxiety."

Sentence 3

Hey, should we turn the lights on for the next tunnel?

Sentence 4

Hey, are you turning on the lights in the next tunnel?

Sentence 5

The teacher said, "Keep moving forward, even through a dark tunnel."