Readings: エキ (Onyomi)
Meaning: station
駅 is the kanji used in the word 駅 (eki), meaning “train station.” This is a very useful word for navigating Japan’s public transportation system. You’ll see it on signs, maps, and announcements.
View JLPT N5 Kanji ListKanji Details
| Radical | 馬 (horse) |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 14 |
| JLPT Level | N5 |
| Grade | 2nd Grade |
Readings
| Onyomi | エキ (eki) |
|---|---|
| Kunyomi | None |
How to Write – Stroke Order
The kanji 駅 is made of the radicals 馬 (horse) and 尺. In the past, stations were places where horses were exchanged. Now, it refers to modern train stations.
- Start with the 馬 radical (left)
- Then add the 尺 component (right)
Example Sentences
Japanese: 駅で友だちに会いました。
Kana: えきでともだちにあいました。
Romaji: Eki de tomodachi ni aimashita.
English: I met a friend at the station.
Japanese: 次の駅で降ります。
Kana: つぎのえきでおります。
Romaji: Tsugi no eki de orimasu.
English: I’ll get off at the next station.
Japanese: 駅はあそこです。
Kana: えきはあそこです。
Romaji: Eki wa asoko desu.
English: The station is over there.
Vocabulary Using 駅
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 駅 | えき | station |
| 駅前 | えきまえ | in front of the station |
| 駅員 | えきいん | station staff |
| 東京駅 | とうきょうえき | Tokyo Station |
| 駅名 | えきめい | station name |
🔗 N5 Grammar & Vocabulary
I’m a software engineer based in Japan, with experience in developing web and mobile applications. I’m passionate about technology, especially in DevOps, AI, and app development using platforms like AWS, Flutter, and Node.js. My goal is to build a website that shares knowledge about the Japanese language and IT, helping everyone learn and grow more easily in the digital era.
