Japanese word

列車

Pronunciation

Romajiressha

Meaning

  • nountrain

Example

列車に乗ります。res sha ni no ri ma su

I take the train.

Illustration for 列車 (train)

More examples

列車は何時に出ますか。res sha wa nan ji ni de ma su ka

What time does the train leave?

Core concept

Describes a rail-bound group of vehicles that travels between places while carrying passengers or freight.

Common phrases

  • 列車に乗るres sha ni no ru

    take the train

  • 列車を降りるres sha o o ri ru

    get off the train

  • 列車の出発res sha no shup patsu

    train departure

Similar words

電車densha: A train powered by electricity, usually used for passenger service.

Definition in Japanese

線路を走って人や荷物を運ぶ、複数の車両からなる乗り物。sen ro o hashi tte hito ya ni motsu o hako bu fuku sū no sha ryō ka ra na ru no ri mono

Word origin

列車 (ressha) combines 列 (retsu, "row") with 車 (sha, "vehicle"), so its form reflects a line of vehicles.

Usage tips

  • In station announcements and signs, 列車 (ressha) often sounds more formal than everyday 電車 (densha), which specifically means an electric train.

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