N1
ふうさ (fūsa)
封鎖
blockade, sealing off, closure
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to physically blocking or closing off an area, road, port, etc., to prevent entry or exit, often for security, disaster, or political reasons. (区域、道路、港などを物理的に閉鎖し、出入りを阻止することを指す。しばしば安全保障、災害、政治的な理由で行われる。)
📝 Example Sentences
警察は、事故現場の周辺を封鎖した。
The police sealed off the area around the accident scene.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "封鎖"!
大雪のため、山間部の道路が_______された。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 道路が通行止めになることを「封鎖される」と言います。
English: When a road is closed to traffic, it is described as '封鎖される' (fūsa sareru).
English: When a road is closed to traffic, it is described as '封鎖される' (fūsa sareru).
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