通勤
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Noun meaning 'commuting to work'. Commonly used as 『通勤する』 (tsūkin suru, 'to commute to work') in verb form. Example: 『車で通勤しています』 (kuruma de tsūkin shite imasu, 'I commute to work by car').
Theme
Two coworkers, Ken and User, chat during their morning commute on the train about their daily routines and challenges.
通勤
つうきん
commuting to work
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Think of a worker 'through' (通 tsū) 'work' (勤 kin) — commuting to work is part of the daily grind! 'Through work' → 通勤 (tsūkin, 'commuting to work').
Cultural Note
In Japanese cities, rush hour trains are famously crowded with commuters heading to work. The term 『通勤』 (tsūkin) is essential in business contexts, and companies may offer commuting allowances called 『通勤手当』 (tsūkin teate).
Forms
Base: 通勤Noun meaning 'commuting to work'. Commonly used as 『通勤する』 (tsūkin suru, 'to commute to work') in verb form. Example: 『車で通勤しています』 (kuruma de tsūkin shite imasu, 'I commute to work by car').