Phrase lesson

How do you say "Is it a local train?" in Japanese?

Trains種別確認

Is it a local train?

Answer

Two layers, same practical line

かくえきですか

かくえき ですか

kakueki desu ka

Lesson body

Phrase breakdown and usage notes

Quick use

Use かくえきですか (kakueki desu ka) when you want to check whether the train is a local train.

Chunk or pattern

  • This is a fixed train-type question.
  • Learn the whole line first.
  • It is useful when you need a train that stops at every station.

Core words

  • かくえき: local train / train that stops at every station.

Helper words and endings

  • ですか: makes it a polite question.

Practical note

かくえき is short for かくえきていしゃ, meaning a train that stops at each station.

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