English–Japanese

“limited express” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitokkyū

Example

特急に乗ります。tok kyū ni no ri ma su

I take the limited express.

Illustration for 特急 (limited express)

How to say “limited express” in Japanese

“Limited express” in Japanese is 特急 (tokkyū).

Refers to a faster train service that skips many smaller stations on the way to important destinations.

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

Example sentences with 特急

この特急は途中の駅にも止まります。ko no tok kyū wa to chū no eki ni mo to ma ri ma su

This limited express also stops at some stations along the way.

Tips for using 特急

  • Some 特急 (tokkyū) services require an extra limited-express ticket, so the fare rules can differ from those for the basic train fare.

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