How to say 'Rush hour' in Japanese | ラッシュアワー

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Meaning

Rush hour

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Explanation

The Japanese noun 'ラッシュアワー (rasshuawaa)' refers to the peak traffic periods during the day, typically in the morning and evening when people are commuting to and from work or school. This term is a loanword from English, and it is commonly used in urban areas to describe the crowded conditions on public transportation and roads. For example: The train is crowded during rush hour「ラッシュアワーで電車が混んでいる」(らっしゅあわーででんしゃがこんでいる). I avoid driving during rush hour「ラッシュアワーに運転するのを避けます」(らっしゅあわーにうんてんするのをさけます). The term can also be used metaphorically to describe any period of intense activity or congestion.

Part Of Speech

noun

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1861

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katakana

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