Today we'll learn how to pronounce subway in Japanese and the common phrases you'll hear in a Japanese subway station and other useful vocabulary and phrases to make your train travels fun and easy!
After this free audio lesson, you'll be a master at taking the subway in Japan!
Resources for further reading:
How to say Subway in Japanese
Practice Your Pronunciation With Rocket Record
Like other major cities, the subway during peak hours is very busy so try to avoid travelling during rush hours if you can. Don't be alarmed by the platform attendants (also known as "oshiya") who help organize passengers onto the train during these peak hours. They are there to guide passengers into doors with more room but they will also help the doors close if the carriages are overflowing with people!
Here are some phrases you might hear while waiting for your train:
Have a safe trip!
Here are a few recommended Japanese lessons to try next!
- Talking about music in Japanese.
- All about the parts of the body in Japanese.
- Ice breaker! Talk about the weather in Japanese!
Sayōnara!
Sayaka Matsuura: Rocket Japanese