English–Japanese

“station” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajieki

Example

駅に行きます。eki ni i ki ma su

I go to the station.

Illustration for 駅 (station)

How to say “station” in Japanese

“Station” in Japanese is 駅 (eki). 駅 can also mean “train station”.

A transport point connects passengers with trains and the surrounding area.

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

Example sentences with 駅

駅へ行きます。eki e i ki ma su

I am going to the train station.

毎朝、駅で新聞を買います。mai asa eki de shin bun o ka i ma su

I buy a newspaper at the station every morning.

Tips for using 駅

  • In Japan, 駅 (eki) is often used as a meeting landmark, so directions may specify a station exit rather than a street address.

Related English words

“station” in other languages