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地下鉄
chikatetsu
Description
地下鉄は、地面の下を走る電車のことです。
"地下鉄" is a train that runs underground.
大きな町では、みんなが仕事や買い物に地下鉄をよく使います。
In big cities, everyone often uses the "地下鉄" for work and shopping.
Meanings
地下鉄chikatetsu
subway; underground railway
駅まで地下鉄で行きます。
I will go to the station by subway.
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Notes
- Etymology
地下 (underground) + 鉄 (short for 鉄道, railway).
- Nuance
地下鉄 specifically means underground trains, while 電車 is any electric train.
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