Translation guide
A bollard is a short, sturdy post used to control or direct traffic, protect pedestrians, or secure ships. In Japanese, the term depends on the context: traffic bollards, mooring bollards, or decorative posts.
A short post installed to block vehicles, protect pedestrians, or guide traffic.
General term for a barrier that stops vehicles, including bollards. Commonly used for posts that prevent cars from entering pedestrian areas.
歩道に車止めが設置されている。
Bollards are installed on the sidewalk.
Loanword from English, used in technical or design contexts. Recognized but less common in everyday speech.
このボラードはデザイン性が高い。
This bollard has a high design quality.
Literally 'protection post', used in official or safety documentation. Emphasizes the protective function.
防護柱を設置して歩行者を守る。
Install bollards to protect pedestrians.
A strong post on a dock or ship used to secure mooring lines.
Standard term for a mooring bollard or bitt. Used in maritime contexts.
船を係船柱にロープで固定する。
Secure the boat to the bollard with a rope.
From English 'bitt', often used interchangeably with bollard in nautical settings. More common among sailors.
ビットにロープをかける。
Put the rope over the bollard.
A short post used for decoration, often in traditional or urban landscapes.
Decorative post, not specifically a bollard but can describe ornamental bollards.
公園に古い装飾柱が立っている。
Old decorative bollards stand in the park.
Japanese does not have a single word that covers all types of bollards. Always specify whether you mean a traffic barrier, a mooring post, or a decorative post.