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VocabJLPT N1

operation

NounSuru VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. operation (of a bus or train service)
2. service
3. movement (of a heavenly body)

This noun and する verb means the operation or running of transportation such as trains, buses, or ships along a route. It refers to the scheduled movement of vehicles as part of a service. You'll often see it in announcements about whether transportation is operating normally or has been suspended.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The secretariat has drawn up an operations plan for event transport.

Sentence 2

We'll do our best to keep delays to a minimum.

Sentence 3

"Normal service today," the announcement echoed.

Sentence 4

We received a request from the other party to "please share today's service plan."

Sentence 5

An announcement came over the intercom saying, "We will be operating an additional service."