Transport & Travel

Introduction

Japan's transport system is famously efficient, and N4 gives you the vocabulary to navigate it with confidence. Beyond basic station and bus vocabulary, you'll learn terms for travel planning, routes, and getting around.

Essential for anyone living in or visiting Japan.

Themes

All JLPT N4 Vocabulary in This Chapter (22)

1. 交通 こうつう Traffic; transportation. The movement of vehicles and people along roads and transit routes.
2. 渋滞 じゅうたい Traffic congestion; traffic jam; gridlock. A backup of vehicles on roads or highways.
3. 事故 じこ Accident; incident; trouble. An unexpected harmful event, especially involving vehicles.
4. 運転 うんてん Driving; operation of a vehicle or machine. The act of controlling and steering.
5. 免許 めんきょ Licence; permit; certificate. Official authorisation to do something, especially to drive.
6. 速度 そくど Speed; velocity; pace. The rate at which something moves or operates.
7. 方向 ほうこう Direction; orientation; bearing. The course along which something moves or faces.
8. 距離 きょり Distance; range; interval. The amount of space between two points.
9. 案内 あんない Guidance; information; showing someone around. Leading or directing someone to a destination.
10. 観光 かんこう Sightseeing; tourism. Visiting places of interest for pleasure.
11. ガイド がいど Guide; tour guide. A person or book that provides information and direction for travellers.
12. 手荷物 てにもつ Hand luggage; hand baggage. Small bags or items carried personally by a traveller.
13. ビザ びざ Visa. An official permit allowing entry into or stay in a country.
14. 予約 よやく Reservation; appointment; booking. Arranging something in advance.
15. 片道 かたみち One-way trip. Travelling in one direction only, as opposed to a round trip.
16. 往復 おうふく Round trip; going and returning. Travelling to a destination and back.
17. 出発 しゅっぱつ Departure; leaving; setting off. The act of starting a journey.
18. 到着 とうちゃく Arrival. Reaching a destination after a journey.
19. 目的地 もくてきち Destination. The place one is heading towards or aiming to reach.
20. 運転手 うんてんしゅ Driver; chauffeur. A person who drives a vehicle as their occupation.
21. 特急 とっきゅう Limited express. A fast train that skips most stations, faster than a regular express.
22. 汽車 きしゃ Steam train; train. Originally a steam-powered railway vehicle.