バス

ばす
noun
bus
1. bus
A large motor vehicle for public transportation. Common in cities and rural areas of Japan.
I go to school by bus.
Where is the bus stop?
(つぎ)バス十分後(じゅっぷんご)です
The next bus is in 10 minutes.
I was late for school because I missed the bus.
Does this bus go to the station? I'd like to get on.

バス is a common mode of public transportation, from English 'bus.'

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • バスに()る: to get on a bus
  • バスを()りる: to get off a bus
  • バスに()(おく)れる: to miss the bus
  • バスを()つ: to wait for a bus

TYPES OF BUSES:

  • 路線(ろせん)バス: route bus (city/local bus)
  • 観光(かんこう)バス: tour bus
  • 夜行(やこう)バス: overnight bus
  • シャトルバス: shuttle bus

VOCABULARY:

  • バス(てい): bus stop
  • バス()(): bus boarding area