急行
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Noun referring to an express service in transportation. Used in phrases like 『急行電車』 (kyuukou densha, 'express train') or 『急行バス』 (kyuukou basu, 'express bus').
Theme
User and their friend Mika are at Tokyo Station, trying to catch a train to Osaka and considering whether to take an express train.
急行
きゅうこう
express train or bus
Locations & NavigationTransport & Stations
Memory Hook
Imagine an 'express' train speeding past a station — it's in a hurry! '急行' (kyuukou) sounds like 'queue go' — everyone queues up to go fast on the express.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『急行』 (kyuukou, 'express train') is a common type of train service that skips some stations for faster travel. It's often used for commuting and intercity travel, and you'll see it on train schedules and signs at stations.
Forms
Base: 急行Noun referring to an express service in transportation. Used in phrases like 『急行電車』 (kyuukou densha, 'express train') or 『急行バス』 (kyuukou basu, 'express bus').