乗客
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Noun meaning 'passenger'. It is a compound word: 『乗』 (jou, 'to ride') + 『客』 (kyaku, 'guest / Customer'). Refers to someone traveling on a vehicle, like a train or bus.
Theme
At a busy train station, User is a traveler asking a station attendant for help with finding their train.
乗客
じょうきゃく
passenger
Locations & NavigationTransport & Stations
Memory Hook
Picture a 'passenger' on a train, 'riding' along. 『乗』 (jou, 'ride') + 『客』 (kyaku, 'guest') = passenger — a guest who rides!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『乗客』 (joukyaku, 'passenger') is commonly used in transportation contexts like trains, buses, and airplanes. Announcements often remind passengers about safety and etiquette, such as keeping quiet on phones.
Forms
Base: 乗客Noun meaning 'passenger'. It is a compound word: 『乗』 (jou, 'to ride') + 『客』 (kyaku, 'guest / Customer'). Refers to someone traveling on a vehicle, like a train or bus.