縁石(えんせき)

えんせき
noun
curb; curbstone
1. curb; curbstone
the raised edge of stone or concrete at the side of a road, separating the sidewalk from the street
縁石(えんせき)に乗(の)り上(あ)げてしまった。
I accidentally drove up onto the curb.
縁石(えんせき)に躓(つまず)いて転(ころ)んだ。
I tripped on the curb and fell.
縁石(えんせき)に座(すわ)って休憩(きゅうけい)した。
I sat on the curb and took a break.

FORMATION:
縁(えん) (edge, border) + 石(せき) (stone) → edge stone

ALTERNATE READING:
Also read as へりいし in some contexts, though えんせき is more common.

USAGE:
In driving contexts, 縁石(えんせき)に乗(の)り上(あ)げる (to ride up onto the curb) is a common mistake for beginner drivers.

RELATED WORDS:

  • 歩道(ほどう) (sidewalk)
  • 車道(しゃどう) (roadway)
  • 路肩(ろかた) (road shoulder)
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Added 2026.1.26 14:21
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