Meaning

Primary

Express

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

Things that hurry and go faster than the other things are express. This is often used with trains or subways, so look out for it if you're looking to get somewhere in a hurry. Also be careful in case it doesn't stop at your stop, because 急行 trains don't stop at every station (which is what makes them express!).

Reading

きゅうこう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

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

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 急行料金

    express train fare

    急行列車

    express train

    急行電車

    express train

Context Sentences

京都行き急行は三番乗り場から出るみたいだよ。

It seems like the express train bound for Kyoto departs from platform three.

あそこの角で、どこかに急行するパトカーを見ました。

I saw a patrol car rushing somewhere around that corner.

今日乗った急行列車の車内放送の人の声、めっちゃイケボだった!

The voice of the person making announcements on the express train I rode today had an amazing, captivating voice!

Kanji Composition