(じょこう)

じょこう
noun, suru verb
slow driving, going slowly
1. slow driving, going slowly
Driving or moving at a very slow speed, especially in areas requiring caution; often used in traffic contexts.
ここは徐行(じょこう)です。
This is a slow zone.
学校(がっこう)(まえ)では徐行(じょこう)してください。
Please drive slowly in front of the school.
工事(こうじ)区間(くかん)では徐行(じょこう)義務(ぎむ)づけられている。
Slow driving is mandatory in the construction zone.

徐行(じょこう) refers to driving or moving at a reduced speed, typically for safety.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 徐行(じょこう)する: to go slowly, to drive slowly
  • 徐行(じょこう)区間(くかん): slow zone
  • 徐行(じょこう)運転(うんてん): slow driving
  • 徐行(じょこう)標識(ひょうしき): slow sign

TRAFFIC SIGNS:

  • 徐行(じょこう) appears on road signs indicating areas where slow speed is required
  • Common near schools, construction zones, and sharp curves

LEGAL DEFINITION:

  • In Japanese traffic law, 徐行(じょこう) means driving at a speed slow enough to stop immediately if needed