English–Japanese

“semi-express” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajijunkyū

Example

朝の準急は空いています。asa no jun kyū wa a i te i ma su

The morning semi-express is not crowded.

Illustration for 準急 (semi-express)

How to say “semi-express” in Japanese

“Semi-express” in Japanese is 準急 (junkyū).

Refers to a train that gains time by passing some stations but stops more often than a full express service.

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

Example sentences with 準急

駅員に準急の乗り場を聞きます。eki in ni jun kyū no no ri ba o ki ki ma su

I ask the station staff where to board the semi-express.

Tips for using 準急

  • A train marked 準急 (junkyū) can pass through a station without stopping, so a destination alone does not show whether it serves every station.

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