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特急
tokkyuu
Description
「特急」は、とても速い電車のことです。少ない駅にしか止まらないので、遠くへ早く行きたいときに便利です。
"特急" refers to a very fast train. It only stops at a few stations, so it's convenient when you want to travel far quickly.
「特急で」と言うと、「大急ぎで」という意味にもなります。
Saying "特急で" also means "in a hurry" or "very quickly."
Meanings
特急tokkyuu
limited express train (fast, few stops)
特急に乗れば、二時間で着きます。
If you take the express train, you'll arrive in two hours.
特急tokkyuu
in a great hurry; rush (job)
この仕事を特急でお願いします。
Please do this work on an express basis.
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Notes
- Etymology
特 (special) + 急 (fast/urgent); short for 特別急行.
- Nuance
faster and stops less than 急行; 特急 trains often need an extra fare.
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