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JLPT N3 Intermediate

特急

Limited express train or matter of great urgency.

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特別急行 full name
1 Noun

Limited Express Train

A high-speed rail service that stops at fewer stations than regular express trains and typically requires a surcharge.

Example

新宿 から 箱根 まで 特急 で 行き まし た 。

I went from Shinjuku to Hakone by limited express train.

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2 Noun

Great Urgency

An accelerated service speed or high-priority handling, often applied to dry cleaning, repairs, or mail delivery.

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特急
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Limited express train or matter of great urgency.
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