How to say "station" in Japanese
A train station in Japanese is 駅 (eki). Other kinds of stations, like a gas station or police station, use different words.
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Ways to say "station" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 駅えき · eki | Train or subway station. |
| 最寄り駅もよりえき · moyori eki | The nearest station. Used in addresses and apartment listings. |
| ガソリンスタンドがそりんすたんど · gasorin sutando | Gas station. |
| 交番こうばん · kōban | Small neighborhood police station (police box). |
| テレビ局てれびきょく · terebi kyoku | TV station. |
How to use it
Add 駅 (eki) after a station name: 東京駅 (Tōkyō eki), 新宿駅 (Shinjuku eki).
Directions in Japan often start from the station. Station exits have names like 東口 (higashiguchi, east exit), so it helps to agree on the exit when you meet someone.
A bus stop is not 駅. It is バス停 (basutei).
Example sentences
- 一番近い駅はどこですか。Ichiban chikai eki wa doko desu ka.Where is the nearest station?
- 会社は駅から歩いて五分です。Kaisha wa eki kara aruite gofun desu.The office is a five-minute walk from the station.
- 東京駅の八重洲口で待ち合わせましょう。Tōkyō eki no Yaesuguchi de machiawasemashō.Let's meet at the Yaesu exit of Tokyo Station.
- 次の駅で乗り換えます。Tsugi no eki de norikaemasu.I'll change trains at the next station.
- 最寄り駅はどちらですか。Moyori eki wa dochira desu ka.What is your nearest station?
- 駅前にコンビニがあります。Ekimae ni konbini ga arimasu.There's a convenience store in front of the station.
Kanji in this word
Questions
How do you ask for the nearest station in Japanese?
Ask 一番近い駅はどこですか (ichiban chikai eki wa doko desu ka), "Where is the nearest station?"
Is a bus stop called 駅?
No. A bus stop is バス停 (basutei). 駅 (eki) is for trains and subways.
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