汽車
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 汽車
1
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.
Kanji in this Word
汽
7 strokes
Frequency: 2020
JLPT N1
Grade 2
Meanings
vapor
steam
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
車
7 strokes
Frequency: 333
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
car
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シャ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くるま
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
くら
くろま
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