駅


The train station kanji nicely contains an "R" for railroad. I know, it's actually a "尺". The other part is the kanji for horse.

on readings:
  • eki
kun readings:
    -
examples:
駅 eki train station
駅長 ekichō station master
駅伝 ekiden long distance relay race
駅員 ekiin station employee
駅前 ekimae (in) front of/opposite the station
当駅 tōeki this station
東京駅 Tōkyō-eki Tokyo station

links:
Ekiden
Wiktionary

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Last ∆ on 19 April 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.