便(ちょっこうびん)

ちょっこうびん
noun
direct flight, nonstop flight
1. direct flight, nonstop flight
A flight that travels directly from the origin to the destination without any stops or layovers.
東京(とうきょう)からパリ(ぱり)への直行便(ちょっこうびん)がある。
There is a direct flight from Tokyo to Paris.
直行便(ちょっこうびん)(たか)いけど(らく)だ。
Direct flights are expensive but convenient.
経由便(けいゆびん)より直行便(ちょっこうびん)のほうが時間(じかん)節約(せつやく)できる。
You can save time with a direct flight compared to a connecting flight.

直行便(ちょっこうびん) refers to a flight that goes directly from origin to destination without stopping. While primarily used for flights, it can also apply to direct bus or train services.

COMPOSITION:
直行(ちょっこう) (going directly) + 便(びん) (service, flight).

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 直行便(ちょっこうびん)がある: there is a direct flight
  • 直行便(ちょっこうびん)()く: to go by direct flight
  • 〜への直行便(ちょっこうびん): direct flight to ~

CONTRAST:

  • 直行便(ちょっこうびん): direct/nonstop flight
  • 経由便(けいゆびん): connecting flight (with stops)
  • ()()便(びん): transfer flight

RELATED TERMS:

  • 直行(ちょっこう): going directly (without detours)
  • 直通(ちょくつう): direct service (trains/buses running without transfers)