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.
3. Example Words
駅
えき
station
駅で電車を待つ。
I wait for the train at the station.
駅員
えきいん
station staff
駅員に道を聞く。
I ask the station staff for directions.