English–Japanese
“railroad” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitetsudō
Example
この国の鉄道は古いです。ko no kuni no tetsu dō wa furu i de su
The railroad in this country is old.
How to say “railroad” in Japanese
“Railroad” in Japanese is 鉄道 (tetsudō).
Describes an organized transport system that moves people or goods along fixed rails.
Example sentences with 鉄道
週末は鉄道で隣の町へ行きます。shū matsu wa tetsu dō de tonari no machi e i ki ma su
I go to the neighboring town by railroad on weekends.
Tips for using 鉄道
- In everyday Japanese, 電車 (densha) often names the train people ride, while 鉄道 (tetsudō) covers the wider rail system.