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VocabJLPT N2

subway

Noun

Definitions

1. subway
2. metro
3. Rapid transit

This noun means the subway or underground railway system used for urban transportation. It is an essential everyday word for anyone living in or visiting a Japanese city with a metro system.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Maybe I'll skip the subway today and just walk home.

Sentence 2

The subway stairs feel way longer than usual today!

Sentence 3

The subway is convenient, sure, but there are so many stairs.

Sentence 4

That plan sounds like it's going to be a long haul, like a subway construction project.

Sentence 5

Honestly, the subway is impressive for running on time — well, most of the time.