Readings: エキ (Onyomi), (Kunyomi)
Meaning: Station
The kanji 駅 combines 馬 (horse) and 尺 (foot/measure). Historically, it depicted a “post station” or “relay station” where horses were changed along a travel route. The 馬 radical clearly indicates its connection to horses, which were central to early transportation and communication networks. The 尺 element is thought to relate to measuring distance or a resting place.
View JLPT N4 Kanji ListHow to Write – Stroke Order
The kanji 駅 has 14 strokes. It begins with the 馬 (horse) radical on the left, followed by the 尺 (foot/measure) component on the right. Pay close attention to the order and direction of each stroke to ensure proper formation.
Kanji Details
| Radical | 馬 (horse) |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 14 |
| JLPT Level | N4 |
| Grade | Grade 3 |
Readings with English Transcription
Onyomi (Chinese readings)
- エキ (Eki)
Common Words Using 駅
Onyomi Readings
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 駅 | えき | station |
| 駅員 | えきいん | station attendant |
| 駅前 | えきまえ | in front of the station |
| 駅長 | えきちょう | station master |
| 駅弁 | えきべん | station bento (lunch box) |
| 駅ビル | えきビル | station building/complex |
| 駅伝 | えきでん | long-distance relay race |
| 終点駅 | しゅうてんえき | last/terminal station |
| 始発駅 | しはつえき | first/originating station |
| 各駅停車 | かくえきていしゃ | local train (stopping at every station) |
Example Sentences
Japanese: この駅はとても大きいです。
Kana: このえきはとてもおおきいです。
Romaji: Kono eki wa totemo ookii desu.
English: This station is very big.
Japanese: 駅まで歩いて行きましょう。
Kana: えきまであるいていきましょう。
Romaji: Eki made aruite ikimashou.
English: Let’s walk to the station.
Japanese: 次の駅で降ります。
Kana: つぎのえきでおります。
Romaji: Tsugi no eki de orimasu.
English: I will get off at the next station.
Japanese: 駅の近くにレストランがありますか。
Kana: えきのちかくにレストランがありますか。
Romaji: Eki no chikaku ni resutoran ga arimasu ka.
English: Is there a restaurant near the station?
Japanese: 彼は駅員に道を尋ねました。
Kana: かれはえきいんにみちをたずねました。
Romaji: Kare wa ekiin ni michi o tazunemashita.
English: He asked the station attendant for directions.
Japanese: 駅前で友達と会いました。
Kana: えきまえでともだちとあいました。
Romaji: Ekimae de tomodachi to aimashita.
English: I met my friend in front of the station.
Japanese: この駅はJR線ですか？
Kana: このえきはJRせんですか？
Romaji: Kono eki wa JR-sen desu ka?
English: Is this a JR line station?
Japanese: 最終電車は午後11時にこの駅を出ます。
Kana: さいしゅうでんしゃはごごじゅういちじにこのえきをでます。
Romaji: Saishuu densha wa gogo juuichiji ni kono eki o demasu.
English: The last train leaves this station at 11 PM.
Japanese: 駅構内は禁煙です。
Kana: えきこうないはきんえんです。
Romaji: Ekikounai wa kin’en desu.
English: Smoking is prohibited inside the station.
Japanese: 新しい駅が来年できます。
Kana: あたらしいえきがらいねんできます。
Romaji: Atarashii eki ga rainen dekimasu.
English: A new station will be built next year.
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