電車で通勤している
I commute by train.
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Every morning, I commute on a crowded train.
その人は毎日同じ電車に乗る
That person rides the same train every day.
電車が遅れたんです
The train was delayed (that's why).
次の電車は何時ですか
What time is the next train?
東京と大阪の間を電車で移動する
I travel between Tokyo and Osaka by train.
毎日電車に乗って通勤している。
I commute to work by train every day.
電車に遅れないように、駅へ急いだ。
I hurried to the station so as not to be late for the train.
忘れ物に気づいたときには、もう電車は出発していた。
By the time I noticed I had forgotten something, the train had already departed.
次の駅で電車を降ります。
I will get off the train at the next station.
Usage Notes
Specifically refers to electric trains. In general conversation, it is often used interchangeably with '列車' (ressha) which covers all types of trains.
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