準急
じゅんきゅう
junkyuu
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 88 - JLPT N1
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
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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