Japanese Word · Intermediate
タラップ
a gangway or accommodation ladder for boarding or leaving a ship or aircraft
Pronunciation: [ta̠ɾa̠p̚pɯ̟]
Meaning
a gangway or accommodation ladder for boarding or leaving a ship or aircraft
Example
八十一歳の国王の年齢を考慮して、エスカレーター式のタラップとか、あるいはサウジで使用している医療器具一式を航空機に搭載して訪問してきたということでございまして、大変超豪華な、大名旅行のような感じでございました。
Taking into consideration the King's age of 81, the plane was equipped with an escalator-style boarding stairs and a full set of medical equipment used in Saudi Arabia
Practice tips
- Practice タラップ out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.