English–Japanese

“rapid train” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikaisoku

Example

次の快速に乗りましょう。tsugi no kai soku ni no ri ma shō

Let's take the next rapid train.

Illustration for 快速 (rapid train)

How to say “rapid train” in Japanese

“Rapid train” in Japanese is 快速 (kaisoku).

Describes a train service that reaches its destination by making fewer stops than a local service.

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

Example sentences with 快速

朝の快速はいつも混んでいます。asa no kai soku wa i tsu mo ko n de i ma su

The morning rapid train is always crowded.

Tips for using 快速

  • In Japanese railway announcements, 快速 (kaisoku) usually means a train that skips some stations, so its rapid service refers to its stopping pattern rather than a guaranteed top speed.

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