車内
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
inside a car; inside a train; inside a bus
Refers to the interior space of a vehicle such as a car, train, or bus. Often used in announcements, signs, and descriptions of in-vehicle conditions.
Smoking is prohibited inside the car/train.
Please pay attention to the in-vehicle announcement.
Usage patterns
- 車内で〈動詞〉to do something inside the vehicle (train, bus, car)
Using your phone inside the train is against etiquette.
- 車内が混雑するthe inside of the vehicle becomes crowded
During commuting hours, the train gets very crowded inside.
- 車内に〈物〉を忘れるto leave something behind inside the vehicle
I accidentally left my umbrella on the train.