English–Japanese
“commute” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitsūkin
Example
毎日電車で通勤します。mai nichi den sha de tsū kin shi ma su
I commute by train every day.
How to say “commute” in Japanese
“Commute” in Japanese is 通勤 (tsūkin).
Covers the repeated journey a person makes between home and a workplace as part of a daily routine.
Example sentences with 通勤
会社の近くに引っ越して、通勤が楽になりました。kai sha no chika ku ni hi kko shi te tsū kin ga raku ni na ri ma shi ta
I moved closer to my company, so my commute became easier.
Tips for using 通勤
- A commute can involve a train, bus, car, bicycle, or walking, so the term does not specify a particular means of transportation.