English–Japanese
“express train” in Japanese
How to say “express train” in Japanese
“Express train” in Japanese is 急行 (kyūkō).
Describes a train that reaches its destination faster by stopping only at selected stations.
Example sentences with 急行
駅員に急行の乗り場を尋ねます。eki in ni kyū kō no no ri ba o tazu ne ma su
I ask a station staff member where to board the express train.
Tips for using 急行
- English railway signs often contrast express with local, a pairing that helps connect express train with the idea of limited stops.
Other Japanese words for “express train”
エクスプレスは普通列車より速いです。e ku su pu re su wa fu tsū res sha yo ri haya i de su
The express is faster than a local train.