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VocabJLPT N2
bullet train
NounPlace

Definitions

  1. 1. Shinkansen
  2. 2. bullet train
  3. 3. Shinkansen
  4. 4. Shinkansen
This noun refers to Japan's famous high-speed bullet train network, known for its speed, punctuality, and efficiency. It is a major part of Japanese transportation infrastructure and a well-recognized symbol of the country.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

As a result, the Shinkansen arrived fifteen minutes later than originally scheduled.

Sentence 2

"The Shinkansen is bumpier than I expected," she laughed.

Sentence 3

I don't know, the Shinkansen just messes with my sense of time.

Sentence 4

Ah, so that's why they've been cutting back on in-car sales on the Shinkansen.

Sentence 5

Sure, it's convenient, but Shinkansen tickets quietly add up, don't they?