Japanese word

エクスプレス

Pronunciation

Romajiekusupuresu

Meaning

  • nounexpress train

Example

エクスプレスは普通列車より速いです。e ku su pu re su wa fu tsū res sha yo ri haya i de su

The express is faster than a local train.

Illustration for エクスプレス (express train)

More examples

駅でエクスプレスの切符を買いました。eki de e ku su pu re su no kippu o ka i ma shi ta

I bought a ticket for the express train at the station.

Core concept

Refers to a train that gives priority to speed by skipping some stations on its route.

Common phrases

  • エクスプレスに乗るe ku su pu re su ni no ru

    ride the express train

  • エクスプレスの指定席e ku su pu re su no shi tei seki

    reserved seat on the express train

Similar words

急行kyūkō: A train service that skips some stations and stops at selected stations along its route.
特急tokkyū: A train service with very limited stops that often requires an additional fare.
快速kaisoku: A train service that skips some minor stations while serving a broad area.

Definition in Japanese

停車駅を限り、普通列車より速く走る列車。tei sha eki o kagi ri fu tsū res sha yo ri haya ku hashi ru res sha

Word origin

エクスプレス (ekusupuresu) comes from English express, which appears in the phrase express train for a fast train service.

Usage tips

  • In English, express can describe not only a train but also a service that delivers people or goods quickly.

Opposites

  • 普通列車futsūresshalocal trainnoun

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