English–Japanese
“first train” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishihatsu
Example
始発は六時です。shi hatsu wa roku ji de su
The first train is at six.
How to say “first train” in Japanese
“First train” in Japanese is 始発 (shihatsu).
Refers to the first departure available from a station or stop during the day's regular service.
Example sentences with 始発
早朝の試験に間に合うように、始発で出かけます。sō chō no shi ken ni ma ni a u yō ni shi hatsu de de ka ke ma su
I leave on the first train so that I can arrive in time for the early-morning exam.
Tips for using 始発
- A route can have a 始発 (shihatsu) for trains and another one for buses, so the word is broader than "first train."