257.駅


1. Meaning and Reading

  • station
  • Onyomi : えき

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 馬 : horse
  • 尺 : distance, measure

In ancient times, the farthest distance (尺) one could travel by horse (馬) determined where stations were established.

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3. Example Words

えき
station

I wait for the train at the station.

駅員 えきいん
station staff

I ask the station staff for directions.

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