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VocabJLPT N4

railway station

NounCounter

Definitions

1. railway station
2. train station
3. staging post on a highway (in pre-modern Japan)
4. counter for railway stations and bus stations

A noun referring to a train or subway station. It's one of the most essential words for getting around in Japan, where rail transport is extremely common. You'll see and hear it constantly when traveling or giving directions.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I heard a new station opened up.

Sentence 2

I thought we'd get to the station sooner.

Sentence 3

I ran into a friend at the station today.

Sentence 4

I got to the station way too early.

Sentence 5

I'll head to the station right away.