機関車
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Base noun form. Refers to a railway engine that pulls trains. Often used in contexts like『蒸気機関車』 (jōki kikansha, 'steam locomotive').
Theme
At a local train museum, User and their friend Kenji are admiring vintage trains and discussing their features.
機関車
きかんしゃ
locomotive / engine
Locations & NavigationTransport & Stations
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'key' (機関 kikan sounds like 'key can') that powers a train engine — a locomotive! 'Key can' → 機関車 (kikansha, 'locomotive').
Cultural Note
In Japan, locomotives are iconic in train culture, especially steam locomotives like the『SL』 (SL, 'steam locomotive') used for scenic tourist rides, such as the『SLやまぐち号』 (SL Yamaguchi-gō, 'SL Yamaguchi train').
Forms
Base: 機関車Base noun form. Refers to a railway engine that pulls trains. Often used in contexts like『蒸気機関車』 (jōki kikansha, 'steam locomotive').