準急
じゅんきゅう
junkyuu
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 39 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
準急 (じゅんきゅう (junkyuu)) means "Semi-express train". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Semi-express train
Also : Sub-express train · Local express train
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Example Sentences
準急列車で移動すると、特急列車より時間がかかりますが、運賃は安いです。
じゅんきゅうれっしゃでいどうすると、とっきゅうれっしゃよりじかんがかかりますが、うんちんはやすいです。
Taking a semi-express train takes longer than taking an express train, but the fare is cheaper.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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