下車
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Noun meaning 'alighting' or 'getting off' a vehicle. Used in contexts like train stations or buses. Example: 『下車駅』 (gesha-eki, 'alighting station').
Theme
On a train, User and their friend Aya are planning their route and discussing station stops.
下車
げしゃ
alighting / getting off
Locations & NavigationTransport & Stations
Memory Hook
Imagine stepping off a train and seeing a sign that says 『下車』 (gesha, 'alighting'). Think: 'Get off the vehicle — 下車!' It sounds like 'get-shah' — you get off at the station.
Cultural Note
In Japan, you'll often hear announcements like 『次は東京駅です。お降りの方はお忘れ物のないよう、ご注意ください』 (tsugi wa Tokyo-eki desu. O-oriru kata wa o-wasuremono no nai you, go-chuui kudasai, 'Next is Tokyo Station. Passengers alighting, please be careful not to leave anything behind'). 『下車』 is commonly used on train tickets and signs to indicate where to get off.
Forms
Base: 下車Noun meaning 'alighting' or 'getting off' a vehicle. Used in contexts like train stations or buses. Example: 『下車駅』 (gesha-eki, 'alighting station').