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