Japanese

つうきん
Meaning: commuting; going to work
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

通
勤

Example sentences

I commute by train every day.
電車で通勤している
I commute by train.
毎日電車に乗って通勤している。
I commute to work by train every day.
普段は電車で通勤していますが、今日は天気がいいので歩きました。
Usually I commute by train, but today I walked because the weather is nice.
満員電車での通勤は、まさに地獄だ。
Commuting on a crowded train is truly hell.
朝の通勤の時間帯は非常に混雑する。
The morning commute hours are extremely crowded.
家で仕事をすることは、通勤時間を節約できるのでより効率的だ。
Working from home is more efficient because it saves time on commuting.
この道はいつも通勤時間帯に混む。
This road is always crowded during commuting hours.
新しい地下鉄の路線が開通し、通勤が便利になった。
A new subway line has opened, making commuting more convenient.
毎朝の通勤で交通渋滞に巻き込まれる。
I get caught in traffic jams during my commute every morning.

Usage Notes

Refers to the act of traveling to and from one's place of work or school.

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