鉄道
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Base noun form. Refers to a railway system or railroad infrastructure. Used in contexts like 『鉄道駅』 (tetsudou eki, 'railway station') or 『鉄道会社』 (tetsudou gaisha, 'railway company').
Theme
User is a tourist in Tokyo asking for directions from a local resident, Mr. Tanaka, who is knowledgeable about the city's transportation.
鉄道
てつどう
railway
Locations & NavigationTransport & Stations
Memory Hook
Imagine a train made of iron (鉄 tetsu) running on a road (道 dou). 'Iron road' → 鉄道 (tetsudou, 'railway').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『鉄道』 (tetsudou, 'railway') is a key part of daily life, with extensive networks like the Shinkansen (bullet train). It's often used in transportation contexts and historical discussions about Japan's industrial development.
Forms
Base: 鉄道Base noun form. Refers to a railway system or railroad infrastructure. Used in contexts like 『鉄道駅』 (tetsudou eki, 'railway station') or 『鉄道会社』 (tetsudou gaisha, 'railway company').