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local train; train stopping at every station
A train service that stops at every station along its route, as opposed to express or rapid services. Often abbreviated to 各停.
各駅停車に乗った。
I took the local train.
急行と各駅停車、どちらが先に着きますか。
Which arrives first, the express or the local?
この時間帯は各駅停車しか走っていない。
Only local trains are running during this time period.
A compound of 各駅 (each station) + 停車 (stopping). Often abbreviated to 各停 in conversation and on station signage.
TRAIN SERVICE HIERARCHY (slowest to fastest):
- 各駅停車: local (stops at every station)
- 快速: rapid
- 急行: express
- 特急: limited express
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 各駅停車に乗る: to take the local train
- 各駅停車で行く: to go by local train
- 各駅停車に乗り換える: to transfer to a local
USAGE:
No extra fare is required for 各駅停車, unlike 特急 which often requires a surcharge (特急券).