How do you say "railing" in Japanese?

手すり

tesuri

Noun Kanji

In Japanese, "railing" is 手すり (tesuri).

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Pronunciation

手すり is written using kanji. Romanised as tesuri, it sounds roughly like "teh-soo-ree" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Tesuri literally means hand (te) plus hold or grasp (suri). It is any railing, banister, or handheld barrier designed for safety.

Example sentence

手すりが見えます。

Tesuri ga miemasu.

I can see the railing.

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How to remember 手すり

Te (hand) suri (to hold). A railing is something your hand can grasp for safety or stability.

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Questions about 手すり

How do you pronounce 手すり?

手すり is romanised as tesuri. Say it roughly like "teh-soo-ree" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is 手すり formal or casual?

手すり is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 手すり written in Japanese?

手すり is written using kanji. Tesuri literally means hand (te) plus hold or grasp (suri).

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