Quick answer
橋 is the kanji for "Bridge". A common reading is はし (hashi). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Bridge
Also : Overpass
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 橋 represents 'BRIDGE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of bridge.
On-reading: きょう — remember this sound by associating it with bridge. Kun-reading: はし.
Example Sentences
嵐の翌朝、川に架かっている大きな橋が崩れかけているのが発見されました。
あらしのよくあさ、かわにかかっているおおきなはしがくずれかけているのがはっけんされました。
The morning after the storm, the large bridge over the river was found to be on the verge of collapsing.
両国の架け橋になりたいという夢を持って、外交官を目指しています。
りょうこくのかけはしになりたいというゆめをもって、がいこうかんをめざしています。
Holding the dream of becoming a bridge between two countries, I am aiming to become a diplomat.
Vocabulary using 橋
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