停留所

• Reading: ていりゅうじょ
• Romaji: teiryuujo
• Kanji breakdown: 停 (tei) — stop, halt; 留 (ryuu) — stay, remain; 所 (jo) — place
• Pronunciation: /teː.ɾjɯː.d͡ʑo/

Meaning

Stop; bus stop; tram stop. A designated stopping place for public transport.

A noun meaning a bus or tram stop. Unlike 駅 (station), which is for trains, 停留所 refers to stops for buses and trams. The full form バス停留所 is often shortened to バス停 (basutei) in casual speech. Signs at bus stops display route numbers and timetables.

Examples

1. 停留所でバスを待っています。 I'm waiting for the bus at the stop.
2. 次の停留所で降りてください。 Please get off at the next stop.
3. ホテルの前に停留所があります。 There's a bus stop in front of the hotel.

Usage Guide

Context: public transport, directions, commuting

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

A compound of 停留 (stopping, staying) and 所 (place). The kanji reflect the idea of a designated place where vehicles pause.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal