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direct flight, nonstop flight
A flight that travels directly from the origin to the destination without any stops or layovers.
東京からパリへの直行便がある。
There is a direct flight from Tokyo to Paris.
直行便は高いけど楽だ。
Direct flights are expensive but convenient.
経由便より直行便のほうが時間を節約できる。
You can save time with a direct flight compared to a connecting flight.
直行便 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 (going directly) + 便 (service, flight).
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 直行便がある: there is a direct flight
- 直行便で行く: to go by direct flight
- 〜への直行便: direct flight to ~
CONTRAST:
- 直行便: direct/nonstop flight
- 経由便: connecting flight (with stops)
- 乗り継ぎ便: transfer flight
RELATED TERMS:
- 直行: going directly (without detours)
- 直通: direct service (trains/buses running without transfers)