Vocabulary

渋滞

(traffic) congestion; traffic jam; gridlock

noun suru-verb vi
N3 freq #9

Example sentences

The street is clogged with traffic.

We missed our plane because of the traffic jam.

In spite of the heavy traffic, I managed to get to the airport in time.

I was caught in traffic.

We should make it if the traffic isn't too heavy.

The motorway is snarled up.

In spite of the terrible congestion, I was in time for the appointment.

I hadn't bargained on such a heavy traffic jam.