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特急
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 特急.
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1
Abbreviation; Used by JR, Seibu, Kintetsu, etc.
limited express (train for which a limited-express ticket is required)
Examples
時計がおくれていたので、私は特急にのりそこねた。
As my watch was slow, I missed the special express.
2
Abbreviation; Used by Keiō, Keikyu, Hankyū, Hanshin, etc.
limited express (train making a limited no. of stops)
3
great hurry
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