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JLPT N3 Intermediate

列車

A formal term for a train, typically referring to long-distance or intercity travel.

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Other forms

電車 densha - the common word for electric commuter trains
汽車 kisha - an older term for non-electric trains
Noun

Train" (General / Long-Distance)

A technical term for a connected series of railway carriages, often implying long-distance travel rather than local urban commuting.

Example

大雪 の ため 、 多く の 列車 に 遅れ が 出て い ます 。

Due to the heavy snow, many trains are experiencing delays.

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列車
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A formal term for a train, typically referring to long-distance or intercity travel.
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