Translation guide
A fence is a barrier enclosing an area, typically outdoors. In Japanese, the most common word is 柵 (saku), but other terms like フェンス, 垣根, and 塀 are used depending on material, height, and purpose.
A structure that encloses or divides an area, often made of wood, metal, or wire.
The most general word for a fence, often used for barriers around fields, gardens, or construction sites. Can be made of various materials.
I built a fence in the garden.
That fence is broken.
Loanword from English, commonly used for metal or wire fences, especially in residential or urban settings.
We put up a fence around the house.
Refers to an enclosure or fence, often used for pens or stockades. Can also mean a hedge or wall.
The horse escaped from the enclosure.
A fence made of wood or plants, often for gardens or traditional settings.
A high, solid barrier, often made of concrete, stone, or boards, for privacy or security.
The sport of fencing, or a barrier in sports.
The action of putting up a fence around something.
The criminal act of selling stolen goods.
Legal term for fencing stolen goods. Rare in everyday speech.
He fenced stolen goods.
柵 (saku) is the most general term for a fence, often implying a lighter structure. フェンス (fensu) is a loanword used for modern metal or wire fences. 塀 (hei) refers to a solid wall-like fence, often made of concrete or wood, providing privacy. Choose based on material and purpose.
フェンス only means a physical fence. For metaphorical 'fence' (e.g., 'on the fence'), use different expressions like どっちつかず (dotchitsukazu).
The fence needs painting.
They sat on the fence.
生け垣が伸びすぎた。
The hedge has grown too much.
I enclose the garden with a wooden fence.
侍は剣術を習った。
Samurai learned swordsmanship.