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終電

Last Train

Meaning

Last Train, The Last Train

Word Type

noun

Explanation

We've seen a few times where 電 refers to a train. They're big deals, after all, and use a ton of electricity. So, the end train for this word would refer to the last train.

Reading

しゅうでん

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 終電をやりすごす

    to miss the last train, to let the last train go by

    終電を待つ

    to wait for the last train

    終電をのがす

    to miss the last train

  • 終電に乗れる

    able to catch the last train

    終電に乗る

    to catch the last train

    終電になる

    to become the last train of the day

  • 終電でもどる

    to return by the last train

    終電でかえる

    to return by the last train

    終電で行く

    to go by the last train

Context Sentences

終電、何時だっけ？

What time was the last train?

もうすぐJRの終電だから、行くね。

I'll get going as the last train of the JR Line is coming soon.

終電を逃してタクシーに乗ると、大体家まで五千円かかります。

When I miss the last train and take a taxi, it costs about 5000 yen to get home.

Kanji Composition