車掌
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Noun referring to a person who manages operations on a train, such as checking tickets and making announcements. Used in contexts like 『電車の車掌』 (densha no shashou, 'train conductor').
Theme
On a train, User asks a fellow passenger, Tanaka, about the conductor's duties.
車掌
しゃしょう
train conductor
Locations & NavigationTransport & Stations
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'chauffeur' (sounds like 'sha-shou') driving a train — but it's the conductor! 'Chauffeur' → 車掌 (shashou, 'train conductor').
Cultural Note
In Japan, train conductors are highly respected for their punctuality and service. They often announce stations and check tickets with a polite bow, and you might hear them say 『次は東京駅です』 (tsugi wa Toukyou eki desu, 'Next is Tokyo Station').
Forms
Base: 車掌Noun referring to a person who manages operations on a train, such as checking tickets and making announcements. Used in contexts like 『電車の車掌』 (densha no shashou, 'train conductor').