陸橋
also: りくきょう
Meanings
1
overpass; flyover; viaduct
A bridge-like structure carrying a road or railway over another road, railway, or obstacle. Common in urban and transportation contexts.
A new overpass was built near the station.
Cross this overpass and you'll reach the shopping street on the other side.
2
land bridge
Geography term: a narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses, e.g., the Isthmus of Panama. Not an everyday word.
The Isthmus of Panama is a land bridge connecting North and South America.
Usage patterns
- 陸橋を渡るto cross an overpass
I crossed the overpass in front of the station and came out on the other side.
- 陸橋の下を通るto pass under an overpass
The truck couldn't pass under the overpass.
- 陸橋を架けるto build/construct an overpass
The city announced plans to build an overpass at this intersection.