English–Japanese

“along the railway line” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiensen

Example

この沿線には店が多いです。ko no en sen ni wa mise ga ō i de su

There are many stores along this railway line.

Illustration for 沿線 (along the railway line)

How to say “along the railway line” in Japanese

“Along the railway line” in Japanese is 沿線 (ensen).

Describes a place or area that lies along a railway, bus route, or other route.

Full entry for 沿線: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 沿線

新しい駅の開業で、沿線の人口が増えています。atara shi i eki no kai gyō de en sen no jin kō ga fu e te i ma su

With the opening of a new station, the population along the railway line is increasing.

Tips for using 沿線

  • In everyday Japanese, 沿線 (ensen) usually refers to the area along a railway or bus route, not just the space immediately beside the tracks.

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