紙にまっすぐな線を引く。
Draw a straight line on the paper.
A telephone line, electrical wire, or similar connection.
電話線が切れている。
The telephone line is disconnected.
A ray or beam, such as X-rays or light rays. Often used in compounds like X線 (X-ray).
See also: Ｘ線
X線で骨折を調べる。
Examine the fracture with an X-ray.
A railway line, bus route, traffic lane, or similar transportation path.
山手線で東京駅まで行く。
Go to Tokyo Station on the Yamanote Line.
The outline or shape of something, often used in artistic or descriptive contexts.
彼女の顔の線はとても美しい。
The lines of her face are very beautiful.
A level or standard, often in the sense of a benchmark or threshold.
彼の演技はプロの線に達している。
His performance has reached a professional level.
A dividing line or boundary between areas or categories.
両者の間には明確な線が引かれている。
A clear line is drawn between the two.
line of action; approach; policy
A course of action, stance, or policy. Often used in phrases like いい線 (good approach) or 線を出す (to propose a plan).
See also: いい線
その提案はいい線を行っている。
That proposal is on the right track.
impression; air; vibe
The impression or aura a person gives off. Used in expressions like 線が太い (bold, strong impression) and 線が細い (delicate, weak impression).
彼は線が太いから、リーダーに向いている。
He has a strong presence, so he is suited to be a leader.
I took the Yamanote Line to Shibuya.
What he said crossed the line of what was acceptable.
They took an X-ray to check for a fracture.
After redialing several times, the line finally connected.
This year's sales exceeded last year's benchmark.
I proposed a new approach at the meeting.
circuit; line
gaze; line of sight; direction one is looking · point of view; standpoint; perspective · line covering someone's eyes (in an edited photo)
line of sight; gaze; look
straight line
railway track; railway line; railroad
weather front; front · front line; battlefront; forward area
front; battlefront; war front
main line; trunk line
wiring; electrical wiring
a line; a boundary; a dividing line
traffic lane; road lane
infrared rays; infrared radiation
front line; forefront
along the line; areas along a railway/bus route/road
batting lineup; batting order
curve; curved line
ray of light; beam; light
wired; cabled · wire communication; communication by wire
ultraviolet rays; UV radiation
electric wire; power cable · telephone line; telegraph wire
derailment; going off the rails · digression; going off topic
track number; platform number · wire gauge
straight line
foreshadowing; planting a clue · preparation; precautionary measure
radiation dose; dose of radioactivity
incense stick
main line; trunk line