How do you say "Subway station" in Japanese?

"Subway station" in Japanese is "地下鉄の駅". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "地下鉄の駅" mean in English?

"地下鉄の駅" means "Subway station" in English. Usage tip: The particle [の] links nouns: [地下鉄] + [の] + [駅] = “subway’s station” → “subway station.”

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How to Say ‘Subway station’ in Japanese

地下鉄の駅

chika tetsu no eki

[chee-kah teh-tsoo noh eh-kee]

💬 Usage Tip: The particle [の] links nouns: [地下鉄] + [の] + [駅] = “subway’s station” → “subway station.”

🇯🇵 In Japan: If you’re in an area with multiple lines, people may answer with a station name, not just “a subway station.”

Phrase Breakdown

地下鉄

chika tetsu

subway; underground train

A noun meaning the subway/metro system. Often used in city directions.

Example

地下鉄で行きます。

I’ll go by subway.

Words in this phrase

地下

chika

[chee-kah]

underground; below ground

地下 is “underground.” In 地下鉄の駅 it helps form “subway station.”

Example

地下鉄の駅はこの道の先にあります。

The subway station is ahead on this road.

鉄

tetsu

[teh-tsoo]

iron; rail

鉄 is part of 地下鉄 (“subway/metro”). Together with 地下, it forms the common word 地下鉄.

Example

地下鉄の駅まで歩いて行きます。

I will walk to the subway station.

の

[noh]

of; ’s

の links nouns: 地下鉄の駅 = “the station of the subway” → “subway station.” Very common when describing places.

Example

地下鉄の駅はここです。

The subway station is here.

駅

eki

[eh-kee]

station

駅 means “station.” With 地下鉄の, it becomes “subway station.”

Example

地下鉄の駅を探しています。

I’m looking for the subway station.

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