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last train
The final train of the day on a particular route.
終電に乗り遅れた。
I missed the last train.
終電は何時ですか。
What time is the last train?
終電まであと30分だ。
There are 30 minutes until the last train.
急がないと終電に間に合わない。
If we don't hurry, we won't make the last train.
終電を逃して、タクシーで帰った。
I missed the last train and took a taxi home.
終電 is composed of 終 (end) + 電 (train, from 電車).
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 終電に乗る: to catch the last train
- 終電に間に合う: to make the last train
- 終電を逃す: to miss the last train
CULTURAL NOTE:
- Last trains in Japan typically run around midnight
- Missing the last train is common after drinking parties (飲み会)
- Options include taxis, capsule hotels, or karaoke until morning