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VocabJLPT N1

railway crossing

Noun

Definitions

1. railway crossing
2. railroad crossing
3. starting line
4. determination

This noun refers to a railroad crossing, the point where a road intersects with train tracks at ground level. In Japan these are very common and are equipped with warning lights and barriers that lower when a train approaches.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Earlier, the manager warned that traffic backs up near the railway crossing.

Sentence 2

He said, "Someone actually crossed while the railway crossing was ringing."

Sentence 3

Oh no, I might have dropped my wallet right at the railway crossing — this is bad!

Sentence 4

The railway crossing nearby gets crowded with students in the morning.

Sentence 5

Why do I always get so anxious at railway crossings?