Japanese Conversation · Level 25
90 words
Japanese word
駅
Pronunciation
Romajieki
Meaning
- nounstation, train station
Example
駅に行きます。eki ni i ki ma su
I go to the station.
More examples
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.
Core concept
A transport point connects passengers with trains and the surrounding area.
Common phrases
駅に行くeki ni i ku
go to the station
駅で待つeki de ma tsu
wait at the station
Definition in Japanese
列車や電車に乗る人が、待ったり乗り降りしたりするための場所。res sha ya den sha ni no ru hito ga ma tta ri no ri o ri shi ta ri su ru ta me no ba sho
Word origin
駅 (eki) is a Sino-Japanese word written with the simplified form of 驛 (eki, "relay station"), an older term for a horse-changing post station.
Usage tips
- In Japan, 駅 (eki) is often used as a meeting landmark, so directions may specify a station exit rather than a street address.