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[とっ(特)·きゅう(急)]
tokkyuu
noun

English Meaning(s) for 特急

noun
  1. limited express (train for which a limited-express ticket is required) (used by JR, Seibu, Kintetsu, etc.)
  2. limited express (train making a limited no. of stops) (used by Keiō, Keikyu, Hankyū, Hanshin, etc.)
  3. great hurry
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Definition and Synonyms for 特急

Express public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops
Synonyms: エクスプレス, 急行, 急行列車, 特急, 速達

Meanings for each kanji in 特急

» special
» hurry; emergency; sudden; steep

Categories 特急 is a member of

Public Transport conveyance for passengers or mail or freight
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Sample Sentences for 特急

The superexpress Nozomi runs faster than the Hikari.
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What's the track for the limited express?
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This limited express is bound for Sendai.
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As my watch was slow, I missed the special express.
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Have you been on an express train recently?
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