Japanese dictionary
How to say "bus" in Japanese
バスばす · basu
"Bus" in Japanese is バス (basu). To take a bus is バスに乗る (basu ni noru).
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Ways to say "bus" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| バスばす · basu | Bus. |
| 路線バスろせんばす · rosen basu | Local route bus. |
| 高速バスこうそくばす · kōsoku basu | Highway bus; long-distance bus. |
How to use it
Careful: バス can also mean a bath, as in バスタオル (bath towel). Context makes it clear.
On many city buses in Japan, you get on at the back or middle and pay when you get off.
Example sentences
- 駅からバスに乗ります。Eki kara basu ni norimasu.I take a bus from the station.
- このバスは空港に行きますか。Kono basu wa kūkō ni ikimasu ka.Does this bus go to the airport?
- バスは十分おきに来ます。Basu wa juppun oki ni kimasu.The bus comes every ten minutes.
- 次のバス停で降ります。Tsugi no basutei de orimasu.I'll get off at the next bus stop.
- 高速バスで大阪に行きました。Kōsoku basu de Ōsaka ni ikimashita.I went to Osaka by highway bus.
- バスが遅れています。Basu ga okurete imasu.The bus is running late.
Questions
How do you pay on a Japanese bus?
Many buses accept IC cards like Suica. Tap the card when you get on or off, depending on the bus. Some buses take cash at the driver's fare box.
How do you ask if a bus goes somewhere?
Ask このバスは〇〇に行きますか (kono basu wa ... ni ikimasu ka).
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