1.
railroad crossing gate; barrier arm
The mechanical barrier at a railroad crossing that lowers to block traffic when a train is approaching.
遮断機が下りた。
The crossing gate came down.
遮断機が上がるまで待ってください。
Please wait until the crossing gate goes up.
遮断機が下りているのに無理に渡るのは非常に危険です。
It's extremely dangerous to force your way across when the crossing gate is down.
USAGE:
遮断機 specifically refers to the barrier arm at a 踏切 (railroad crossing). When the 遮断機 comes down, it is accompanied by a 警報機 (warning bell/light).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 遮断機が下りる: the gate comes down
- 遮断機が上がる: the gate goes up
- 遮断機をくぐる: to duck under the gate
WORD FORMATION:
遮断 (interruption, blocking) + 機 (machine).
Related Words
Related:
警報機 (alarm device)