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Noun used to count lines of text or rows of items. Often appears with a number and counter, e.g., 『一行』 (ikkou, 'one line').
Theme
At a train station, User and their friend Ken are trying to figure out which platform to go to for their trip to Kyoto.
行
ぎょう
line, row
Core Language Building BlocksCore Forms & Grammar Patterns
Memory Hook
Imagine a straight line of ants marching in a row. The word 'line' sounds like 'line' in English, and 行 (gyou) is used for lines in text or queues. Think: 'Line up in a row — 行 (gyou)!'
Cultural Note
In Japan, 行 (gyou) is often used in contexts like 『一行』 (ikkou, 'one line') in poetry or 『行列』 (gyouretsu, 'queue / Line') for waiting in line, which is common in public places like train stations or popular restaurants.
Forms
Base: 行Noun used to count lines of text or rows of items. Often appears with a number and counter, e.g., 『一行』 (ikkou, 'one line').