汽
汽
7 strokes
Frequency: 2020
JLPT N1
Grade 2
Meanings
vapor
steam
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
Common Words
1
steam; vapour; vapor
Examples
そのエンジンは蒸気で動く。
The engine is driven by steam.
2
Abbreviation
steamboat; steam locomotive
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train (esp. long distance train)
Examples
汽車はまだ着きません。
The train has not arrived yet.
2
Orig. meaning
steam train
Examples
直してある古い汽車に乗ることも出来ます。
You can also ride on an old, restored, steam train.
1
steam whistle
Examples
汽車の汽笛で夜明けに目を覚まされた。
We were roused at daybreak by the whistle of a train.
1
steamship; steamboat; steamer
Examples
その汽船は香港に立ち寄った。
The liner called at Hong Kong.
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