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乗客
joukyaku
Description
「乗客」は、電車やバスや飛行機などに乗っている人のことです。
"乗客" refers to people who are riding on trains, buses, airplanes, etc.
運転する人ではなく、料金を払って乗る人を指します。
It means the people who pay the fare and ride, not the driver.
Meanings
乗客joukyaku
passenger on a train, bus, plane, etc.
電車の乗客が多くて座れませんでした。
The train was crowded, so I couldn't find a seat.
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Notes
- Etymology
乗 (ride) + 客 (guest/customer) = a person who rides as a passenger.
- Nuance
refers to fare-paying riders, contrasted with 運転手 (driver) or crew.
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