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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.
USAGE:
Often abbreviated to 各停 in conversation and on station signage. Contrasts with 急行 (express), 快速 (rapid), and 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)
- 各停 (abbreviation used in speech and signage)