1.
conductor, train conductor, bus conductor
A railway or bus employee responsible for ticket inspection, passenger announcements, and ensuring safe operation.
車掌が切符を確認した。
The conductor checked the tickets.
車掌さん、この電車は東京駅に止まりますか。
Conductor, does this train stop at Tokyo Station?
車掌が次の駅をアナウンスした。
The conductor announced the next station.
USAGE: 車掌 refers to the person on trains or buses who makes announcements, checks tickets, and assists passengers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 車内アナウンス (making announcements)
- 切符の確認 (ticket inspection)
- ドアの開閉 (door operation)
- 乗客への案内 (passenger assistance)
POLITE ADDRESS: When speaking to a conductor, 車掌さん is commonly used.
RELATED TERMS:
- 運転士/運転手 - train/bus driver
- 駅員 - station staff
Related Words
Related:
運転士 (driver)