Translation of Japanese word "電車" to English
電車
でんしゃ
[densha]
IPA: /densha/
Meaning
NounElongated or trailing portion. The elongated back portion of a dress or skirt (or an ornamental piece of material added to similar effect), which drags along the ground.
How to use
電車 (densha) — 'train / electric train'. 電車に乗る — take the train. 満員電車 (man'in densha) — packed train.
🇬🇧 English
train
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 電車
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): でんしゃ
Romaji Transcription: densha
Example Sentences
電車で駅に行きます。
でんしゃで えきに いきます。
I will go to the station by train.
電車が遅れています。
でんしゃが おそくています。
The train is late.
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Common phrases
- 満員電車— crowded/packed train
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Frequency rank: #585 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "電車" mean?▼
The Japanese word "電車" means "train" in English.
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The word "電車" is read as "でんしゃ" (densha). 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: "Refers to a vehicle that runs on railway lines.".
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