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timetable, schedule
A published list of arrival and departure times for trains, buses, or other transportation.
時刻表 combines 時刻 (time) and 表 (table/chart).
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
CULTURAL NOTE:
Japanese trains are famous for running precisely on schedule, making timetables very reliable. Delays of even one minute are announced.
MODERN USAGE:
Apps like 乗換案内 (transfer guide) have largely replaced paper timetables. The term still applies to digital schedules.
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