Translation guide
The word 'siding' has two main meanings: the material on the outside of a building, and a short railway track used for storing or passing trains. This guide focuses on the building material sense, which is more common in everyday English.
The material covering the outside walls of a house or building, such as vinyl, wood, or metal panels.
General term for exterior wall material. This is the most direct equivalent for 'siding' as a building material.
この家の外壁材はビニールです。
The siding on this house is vinyl.
A short track connected to a main line, used for storing or passing trains.
Loanword from English, commonly used in the construction industry. Often refers specifically to panel-type siding.
サイディングの色を選んでください。
Please choose a color for the siding.
Broader term for exterior finishing materials, including siding but also other claddings. More technical.
外装材のメンテナンスが必要です。
The exterior cladding needs maintenance.
Standard railway term for a siding track.
貨車が側線に停まっている。
Freight cars are parked on the siding.
Specifically a passing siding where one train waits for another.
急行が待避線で普通列車を待つ。
The express train waits on the siding for the local train.