中ちゅう央おう駅えき

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Meanings

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noun

central station

Refers to the main or central railway station of a city or region. Often used in proper names like 東京中央駅.

駅えき
駅 is a general term for any train station, while 中央駅 specifically denotes the main or central station.
ターミナル駅えき
ターミナル駅 refers to a terminal station where lines end, whereas 中央駅 emphasizes centrality and may not be a terminus.

Compound of 中央 (chūō, 'center') and 駅 (eki, 'station'). A straightforward modern formation.