English–Japanese
“getting off” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajigesha
Example
次の停留所で下車します。tsugi no tei ryū sho de ge sha shi ma su
I will get off at the next stop.
How to say “getting off” in Japanese
“Getting off” in Japanese is 下車 (gesha).
Centers on the act of departing from a vehicle after riding in it.
Example sentences with 下車
長時間の乗車の後、終点で下車しました。chō ji kan no jō sha no ato shū ten de ge sha shi ma shi ta
After a long ride, I got off at the last stop.
Tips for using 下車
- English speakers use get off for leaving public transport, but get out is more typical when leaving a car or another enclosed vehicle.