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“station attendant” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiekiin

Example

駅員に出口を尋ねます。eki in ni de guchi o tazu ne ma su

I ask a station attendant where the exit is.

Illustration for 駅員 (station attendant)

How to say “station attendant” in Japanese

“Station attendant” in Japanese is 駅員 (ekiin).

Describes a member of the railway staff whose work supports passengers and station operations.

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

Example sentences with 駅員

乗り換え方法が分からないときは、駅員に聞きます。no ri ka e hō hō ga wa ka ra na i to ki wa eki in ni ki ki ma su

When I do not know how to transfer, I ask a station attendant.

Tips for using 駅員

  • When passengers ask for directions in Japan, 駅員 (ekiin) is the usual word for the station staff member they approach.

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