Meaning

Primary

Last Train

Alternative

The Last Train

Word Type

noun

Explanation

We've seen a few times where refers to a train. They're big deals, after all, and use a ton of electricity. So, the end train for this word would refer to the last train.

Reading

しゅうでん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 終電をのがす

    to miss the last train

    終電をやりすごす

    to miss the last train, to let the last train go by

    終電を待つ

    to wait for the last train

Context Sentences

終電、何時だっけ?

What time was the last train?

もうすぐJRの終電だから、行くね。

I'll get going as the last train of the JR Line is coming soon.

終電を逃してタクシーに乗ると、大体家まで五千円かかります。

When I miss the last train and take a taxi, it costs about 5000 yen to get home.

Kanji Composition