プラットフォーム

ぷらっとふぉーむ
noun
platform
transportation
1. platform (train station)
The raised area at a train station where passengers wait for and board trains. Often shortened to ホーム in Japanese.
The train is arriving at platform 3.
Please don't stand at the edge of the platform.
Please board from the platform on the other side.
2. platform (digital/business)
A system or service that provides a foundation for other applications, services, or transactions. Used for online services, app stores, and business ecosystems.
SNSプラットフォーム利用(りよう)する
To use a social media platform.
A new video streaming platform has appeared.
This company grew rapidly through platform business.

Shortened form

In everyday Japanese, the train station meaning is almost always shortened to ホーム: 「ホーム()」「ホームドア」. The full form プラットフォーム is used in formal announcements and writing.

The digital/business meaning has become increasingly common and is usually not shortened.

Common collocations

  • ホーム(プラットフォーム): station platform
  • ホームドア: platform doors (safety barriers)
  • 配信(はいしん)プラットフォーム: distribution/streaming platform
  • プラットフォームビジネス: platform business
  • プラットフォーマー: platform operator (major tech companies)