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VocabJLPT N1

highway

Noun

Definitions

1. highway
2. freeway
3. Controlled-access highway

This noun refers to a highway or expressway designed for high-speed vehicular travel, typically with limited access points and multiple lanes. It is the standard term used in Japan for toll expressways that connect cities and regions.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Is there a way to get there without taking the highway?" my mom asked worriedly.

Sentence 2

Um, what time does the highway traffic usually clear up?

Sentence 3

Hmm, I should probably fill up on gas before getting on the highway.

Sentence 4

Ah, so the walls are high for noise insulation from the highway — that makes sense.

Sentence 5

If you're going too fast, things can turn dangerous on the highway in an instant.