How to say 'Steam train' in Japanese | 汽車

word

Meaning

Steam train

Reading

Kanji

汽Steam 車Car

Explanation

The Japanese noun '汽車 (きしゃ)' refers to a 'steam train'. This word is often used to describe old-fashioned trains powered by steam engines, which were common in Japan during the early to mid-20th century. It evokes a sense of nostalgia and is frequently used in literature, songs, and historical contexts. For example: The steam train is coming「汽車が来る」(きしゃがくる). I saw a steam train at the museum「博物館で汽車を見た」(はくぶつかんできしゃをみた). Note that while modern trains are referred to as '電車 (でんしゃ)', '汽車' specifically refers to steam-powered trains.

Part Of Speech

noun

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Kanji Grade

Frequency

6468

Composition

kanji

Handwriting