ガードレール
がーどれーる
noun
guardrail
1.
guardrail, road barrier
A metal barrier installed along roads to prevent vehicles from leaving the roadway, especially on curves, hills, and near pedestrian areas.
Etymology: From English "guard" + "rail." This is a 和製英語 - the English term is typically "guardrail" or "crash barrier."
Types of road barriers
- ガードレール - standard metal guardrail
- ガードパイプ - pipe-style guardrail
- ガードケーブル - cable barrier
- 防護柵 (protective fence) - general term
Color coding in japan
Related road safety terms
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Related Words
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横断歩道 (road infrastructure)
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歩道 (sidewalk)
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縁石 (curb)
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中央分離帯 (median strip)
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防護柵 (protective fence)
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ガードパイプ (pipe-style guardrail)
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ガードケーブル (cable barrier)
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安全柵 (safety fence)