夜行
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Noun meaning 'night train' or 'night travel'. It combines 『夜』 (yoru, 'night') and 『行』 (kou, 'travel'). Often used in compound words like 『夜行列車』 (yakou ressha, 'night train').
Theme
At a train station, User and their colleague Taro discuss travel plans for a business trip.
夜行
やこう
night train / night travel
Locations & NavigationTransport & Stations
Memory Hook
Imagine a train that runs through the night, like a 'yaku' (夜行 yako sounds like 'yaku' in 'yakuza') on a secret mission. 'Yaku' night train → 夜行 (yako, 'night train').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『夜行』 (yako, 'night train') services like sleeper trains are popular for long-distance travel, allowing passengers to save on accommodation costs and time. They often feature in travel media and are a nostalgic part of Japanese rail culture.
Forms
Base: 夜行Noun meaning 'night train' or 'night travel'. It combines 『夜』 (yoru, 'night') and 『行』 (kou, 'travel'). Often used in compound words like 『夜行列車』 (yakou ressha, 'night train').