Translation of Japanese word "地下鉄" to English
地下鉄
ちかてつ
[chikatetsu]
IPA: /ɕiᵝkɑteɴ/
Meaning
NounAn underground railway, especially for mass transit of people in urban areas.
How to use
地下鉄 (chikatesu / chikatetsu) — 'subway / metro'. 地下鉄に乗る — ride the subway. 東京メトロ — Tokyo Metro.
🇬🇧 English
subway / metro
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 地下鉄
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ちかてつ
Romaji Transcription: chikatetsu
Example Sentences
地下鉄で駅まで行きます。
ちかてつ で えき まで いきます。
I will go to the station by subway.
地下鉄の運賃は高いです。
ちかてつ の うんちん は たかい です。
The subway fare is expensive.
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Common phrases
- 地下鉄の駅— subway station
- 地下鉄に乗る— ride subway
- 地下鉄の路線図— subway route map
Frequency rank: #521 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "地下鉄" mean?▼
The Japanese word "地下鉄" means "subway / metro" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "地下鉄"?▼
The word "地下鉄" is read as "ちかてつ" (chikatetsu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A train that runs underground in the city.".
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