ラッシュアワー
らっしゅあわー
noun
rush hour
1.
rush hour; peak commuting time
The busy period when many people are traveling to or from work, typically morning and evening.
ラッシュアワーを避けて出かけた。
I went out avoiding rush hour.
ラッシュアワーの電車は混んでいる。
Trains during rush hour are crowded.
朝のラッシュアワーは7時から9時くらいがピークだ。
The morning rush hour peaks around 7 to 9 o'clock.
ラッシュアワー refers to the peak commuting periods.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 朝のラッシュアワー (morning rush hour)
- 夕方のラッシュアワー (evening rush hour)
- ラッシュアワーを避ける (to avoid rush hour)
USAGE NOTES:
- Often shortened to ラッシュ
- Peak times vary but usually 7-9 AM and 5-7 PM
RELATED TERMS:
- 通勤ラッシュ: commuter rush
- 混雑: congestion