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[じゅう(渋)·たい(滞)]
juutai
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 渋滞

noun, suru verb
  1. congestion (e.g. traffic); delay; stagnation
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Definition and Synonyms for 渋滞

Over-Crowding excessive crowding
Synonyms: 渋滞, 輻輳
Stagnation a state of inactivity (in business or art etc)
Synonyms: 停滞, 沈滞, 渋滞, 鬱積

Meanings for each kanji in 渋滞

» astringent; hesitate; reluctant; have diarrhea
» stagnate; be delayed; overdue; arrears

Categories 渋滞 is a member of

Inaction the state of being inactive
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Crowding a situation in which people or things are crowded together
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 渋滞

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Sample Sentences for 渋滞

There is a lot of traffic, so bike commuting is better than car.
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I was caught in a traffic jam.
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I think we'll make it in time if we don't get stuck in a traffic jam.
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The traffic was heavy so I was late for the meeting.
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The highway is snarled up.
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