電車

This is the 1486th most frequent Japanese word.

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電車

Train.


Here, '電車' refers to a mode of public transportation commonly used for commuting to work or school.

朝早く電車で通勤します。

I commute by train early in the morning.


In this sentence, '電車' emphasizes the design or features of the train.

新型の電車が駅に到着しました。

A new type of train arrived at the station.


Here, '電車' indicates the vehicle whose schedule affected one’s punctuality.

電車が遅れてしまったので、会議に遅刻しました。

I was late to the meeting because the train was delayed.