Japanese word

停留所

Pronunciation

Romajiteiryūjo

Meaning

  • nounbus stop

Example

この停留所は駅の近くです。ko no tei ryū jo wa eki no chika ku de su

This bus stop is near the station.

Illustration for 停留所 (bus stop)

More examples

次の停留所で降ります。tsugi no tei ryū jo de o ri ma su

I will get off at the next bus stop.

Core concept

Describes a designated place where a bus or other vehicle pauses so passengers can get on or off.

Common phrases

  • 停留所に着くtei ryū jo ni tsu ku

    arrive at the bus stop

  • 停留所で待つtei ryū jo de ma tsu

    wait at the bus stop

  • 次の停留所tsugi no tei ryū jo

    next bus stop

Similar words

バス停basutei: An everyday term for a place where a bus stops for passengers.

Definition in Japanese

バスなどの乗り物が一時的に止まり、乗客が乗り降りするために定められた場所。ba su na do no no ri mono ga ichi ji teki ni to ma ri jō kyaku ga no ri o ri su ru ta me ni sada me ra re ta ba sho

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound combines 停 (tei, "stop"), 留 (ryū, "stay"), and 所 (jo, "place") to mean a place where vehicles stop.

Usage tips

  • The everyday term バス停 (basutei) is common for a bus stop, while 停留所 (teiryūjo) has a more formal tone.

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