橋

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The single kanji 橋, read はし, denotes a bridge joining two sides.
• Basic usage: Here 橋, read はし, means a bridge.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 橋, 箸, and 端
  • The homophones 箸 and 端 mean chopsticks and an edge, so spelling and the locational context of 橋を or 橋から matter.