電柱

でんちゅう
JLPT:N2
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A utility pole supporting power lines or telephone lines; commonly seen along roads holding wires and signs.

Noun

Examples

電柱に街灯と電線が取り付けられている。

Streetlights and power lines are attached to the utility poles.

強風で電柱が倒れて停電が発生した。

A utility pole fell in the strong winds and caused a power outage.

地区によっては電線が地下に埋められ、電柱が少ない場所もある。

In some areas the power lines are buried underground, so there are fewer utility poles.