How to Say ‘This train’ in Japanese
この電車
kono densha
[koh-noh den-sha]
💬 Usage Tip: この must sit directly before a noun, while これ "this one" stands alone. So it's このバス "this bus", but これ when you're just pointing.
Phrase Breakdown
この
kono
[koh-noh]
this (modifying a noun)
A demonstrative that must come before a noun (この + noun). Used for something near the speaker or just mentioned.
この本は面白いです。
This book is interesting.
電車
densha
[den-sha]
train
Refers to a train or railway car; very common for travel in Japan.
この電車は東京へ行きます。
This train goes to Tokyo.
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