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platform

Noun

Definitions

1. platform

Borrowed from English "home," this word most commonly refers to a train platform in the context of Japanese stations. It can also mean a home base in sports or, less commonly, a home page on the internet.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I politely asked a staff member, "Which platform is it?"

Sentence 2

I can't believe I dropped my wallet on the platform!

Sentence 3

"Let me know when you get to the platform," Mom said.

Sentence 4

He said, "Funny enough, seeing you on the platform always calms me down."

Sentence 5

The platform at that station is so deep underground, you're out of breath by the time you get there.