Language/Japanese/Vocabulary/Transport
Hello Japanese learners,
➡ In today's lesson you will learn some useful vocabulary related Transport and Vehicles in Japanese.
Transportation is an essential part of daily life and is a crucial aspect of travel and communication in any country. In Japan, transportation systems are highly developed and efficient, offering numerous options for travel within and between cities. Whether you are a visitor to Japan or a language learner, understanding the vocabulary related to transportation can be useful in navigating the country and communicating with locals. This article will explore the key terms and phrases related to transportation in Japan, including modes of transport, directions, and ticketing. With this comprehensive vocabulary guide, you'll be able to travel around Japan with ease and confidence.
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Words
| English | Japanese (日本語) | Japanese (Rōmaji) |
|---|---|---|
| airplane, aeroplane | 飛行機 - ひこうき | hikōki |
| airport | 空港 | kuukō |
| arrival | 到着 | tōchaku |
| bicycle, bike | 自転車 - じてんしゃ | ji-tensha |
| boat, ship | 船 - ふね | fune |
| bus | バス | basu |
| bus stop | バス停, 停留所 | basu-tei, tei-ryuujo |
| canoe | カヌー | kanuu |
| car | 車 , 自動車 | kuruma , ji-dōsha |
| car park | 駐車場 | chuushajō |
| crossroads | 交差点 | kōsaten |
| crosswalk | 横断歩道 | ōdan-hodō |
| Customs | 税関 | zeikan |
| departure | 出発 | shuppatsu |
| driver | 運転手 | unten-shu |
| exit, way out | 出口 | de-guchi |
| ferry | フェリー | ferii |
| gasoline, (petrol) | ガソリン | gasorin |
| helicopter | ヘリコプター | herikoputaa |
| kayak | カヤック | kayaku |
| little boat | ボート | bōto |
| mechanic | 自動車整備士 | jidōsha-seibishi |
| metro station | 地下鉄の駅 | chikatetsu-no-eki |
| motor scooter | スクーター | sukuutaa |
| motor, (engine) | エンジン | enjin |
| motorcycle | オートバイ | ōtobai |
| motorway, highway | 高速道路 | kōsoku-dōro |
| parachute | パラシュート | parashuuto |
| passport | 旅券 , パスポート | ryoken, pasupōto |
| pedestrian | 歩行者 | hokōsha |
| plane ticket | 航空券 | kōkuuken |
| platform | (プラット)ホーム | (purato)hōmu |
| port | 港 - みなと | minato |
| road | 道 , 道路 | michi , dōro |
| scooter | キックボード | kikkubōdo |
| sidewalk, pavement | 歩道 | hodō |
| space shuttle | スペースシャトル | supeesu-shatoru |
| station | 駅 | eki |
| submarine | 潜水艦 | sensuikan |
| suitcase | スーツケース | suutsukeisu |
| taxi, cab | タクシー | takushii |
| ticket | 切符 | kippu |
| ticket office | 窓口 | mado-guchi |
| tire, tyre | タイヤ | taiya |
| tourist | 観光客 | kankōkyaku |
| traffic lights | (交通)信号 | (kōtsuu) shingō |
| train | 列車 | ressha |
| tram | 路面電車 | romen-densha |
| traveler | 旅行者 | ryokō-sha |
| truck, lorry | トラック | toraku |
| underground, subway | 地下鉄 - ちかてつ | chika-tetsu |
| visa | ビザ | biza |
| wheel | 車輪 | sharin |