How to Say "Train Station" in Japanese

駅

eki[e̞kʲi]

The Japanese phrase for "train station" is 駅 (eki).

駅 refers to any type of railway station, including subway stations.

Which one should you use?

While 駅 is the standard term, the more formal way to say "railway station" is 鉄道駅.

In the Tokyo region, the term 駅前 is used to refer to the area right outside the station.

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The character used in 駅 originally described a place for changing horses during long-distance travel in ancient times.
Certain smaller 駅 in rural areas are 'unmanned', meaning passengers pay their fare in a honesty box upon exiting.
In many Japanese cities, the station is not just a transport hub but a vertical shopping mall, meaning 'going to the station' often implies going to a commercial complex.

駅はどこですか。
Where is the train station?
This sentence is useful for asking for the location of the station.
Tatoeba #188894 by bunbuku, translation #638544 by CM
駅前には銀行がある。
In front of the train station there's a bank.
This sentence is useful for describing what is located in front of the station.
Tatoeba #188826 by bunbuku, translation #1103335 by supplementfacts
駅はここから遠くない。
The train station is not far from here.
This sentence is useful for describing the distance to the station.
Tatoeba #188901 by KK_kaku_, translation #7156418 by Kiwi
すみません、最寄りの駅はどこですか？
Excuse me, where is the nearest train station?
今、どの駅にいる？
Which train station are you at right now?
この周辺に電車の駅はありますか？
Are there any train stations around this area?
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Hiyori and Kenta are deciding where to meet for lunch.

陽葵 Himari

駅で待ち合わせしましょう。
Eki de machiawase shimashou.
Let's meet at the train station.
健太 Kenta

いいですね。何時に行きますか。
Ii desu ne. Nan-ji ni ikimasu ka.
That sounds good. What time shall we go?
陽葵 Himari

正午に駅に行きますね。
Shōgo ni eki ni ikimasu ne.
I will go to the train station at noon.
健太 Kenta

わかりました。そこで会いましょう。
Wakarimashita. Soko de aimashou.
Understood. Let's meet there.

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