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万年塀 (まんねんべい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

万まん年ねん塀べい

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ね

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べ

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Meanings

1

noun

precast concrete fence

Refers to a type of durable, prefabricated concrete fencing commonly used in residential and commercial settings in Japan.

新しん築ちくの家いえの周まわりに万まん年ねん塀べいを設せっ置ちした。
We installed a precast concrete fence around the newly built house.
この地ち域いきでは、万まん年ねん塀べいが

よく

見み

られる

。

In this area, precast concrete fences are commonly seen.

Kanji

万ten thousand, 10,000
年year, counter for years
塀fence, wall, (kokuji)

Similar words

塀へい
塀 is a general term for a fence or wall, while 万年塀 specifically refers to a precast concrete type known for durability.
ブロック塀べい
ブロック塀 is a concrete block wall, often built on-site, whereas 万年塀 is a precast panel system.

Etymology

万年 (man'nen, 'ten thousand years', implying durability) + 塀 (hei, 'fence'). The name suggests a long-lasting fence.