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鉄道
tetsudou
Description
鉄道は、線路の上を電車や列車が走る交通のことです。
"鉄道" refers to transportation where trains or railcars run on tracks.
人や荷物を遠くまで運ぶために、多くの国で使われています。
It is used in many countries to transport people and goods over long distances.
Meanings
鉄道tetsudou
railway; railroad system
この町にも鉄道が通っています。
This town also has a railway running through it.
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Notes
- Etymology
鉄 (iron) + 道 (way/road), literally "iron road."
- Nuance
鉄道 refers to the railway system; 電車 is the actual train you ride.
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