Translation of Japanese word "駅" to English
駅
えき
[eki]
IPA: /ɛki/
Meaning
NounA stopping place. A regular stopping place for ground transportation.
How to use
駅 (eki) — 'train station'. 〜駅 — ~ station (e.g., 東京駅 — Tokyo Station). 改札 (kaisatsu) — ticket gate. 乗り換え (norikae) — transfer.
🇬🇧 English
station
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 駅
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): えき
Romaji Transcription: eki
Example Sentences
駅に着きました。
えき に つき まし た
I have arrived at the station.
駅から遠いです。
えき から とおい です
It's far from the station.
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Common phrases
- 〜駅で降りる— to get off at ~ station
- 乗り換え— transfer (trains)
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Frequency rank: #84 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "駅" mean?▼
The Japanese word "駅" means "station" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "駅"?▼
The word "駅" is read as "えき" (eki). 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 facility where trains arrive and depart.".
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