快かい速そく列れっ車しゃ

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Meanings

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noun

rapid-transit train; express train

Refers to a train service that stops at fewer stations than a local train, providing faster travel. Often used in the context of Japanese railway systems.

快かい速そく列れっ車しゃは次つぎの駅えきに停とまりますか。
Does the rapid train stop at the next station?

Kanji

快cheerful, pleasant, agreeable
速quick, fast
列file, row, rank
車car

Related words

急きゅう行こう列れっ車しゃ
急行列車 is an express train that typically stops at even fewer stations than a 快速列車, offering a faster service.
特とっ急きゅう列れっ車しゃ
特急列車 is a limited express train, faster than both 快速列車 and 急行列車, often requiring a supplementary fare.

Built from

快かい速そく+列れっ車しゃ

Etymology

Compound of 快速 (rapid, high-speed) and 列車 (train).