ＰＡ

noun

rest stop; service area

Abbreviation of パーキングエリア (parking area). Refers to a roadside rest stop with parking and facilities, typically on expressways.

See also: パーキングエリア

• 次つぎのＰＡで休きゅう憩けいしよう。

  Let's take a break at the next rest stop.

noun

public address system; PA system

Refers to a public address or sound reinforcement system, used in venues, schools, or events.

• 体たい育いく館かんのＰＡが故こ障しょうしている。

  The PA system in the gym is broken.