特急
Reading: とっきゅう
Meaning: limited express (train)
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Example Sentence
特急 列車 に 乗って 京都 へ 向かった
I took the limited express train to Kyoto.
Usage Notes
特急 is an abbreviation for 特別急行 (tokubetsu kyuukou), meaning 'special express'. It refers to a type of train service in Japan that stops at a limited number of major stations, making it faster than local or rapid trains.
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