特急

とっきゅう

Limited express train

N4noun·tokkyuu

How to remember it

特 (special) + 急 (fast) — a specially fast train that skips many stops.

Example sentences

  • 特急で東京に行きます。

    とっきゅうでとうきょうにいきます。

    I'll go to Tokyo by limited express.

  • 特急は急行より速いです。

    とっきゅうはきゅうこうよりはやいです。

    The limited express is faster than the express.

Usage

Faster than 急行; usually needs a 特急券 (supplement ticket) to ride.

Related words

急行普通電車特急券

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