1.
lead car; front car of a train
The first car at the front of a train. Often referenced in station announcements to help passengers find the correct boarding position.
先頭車両に乗ってください。
Please board the front car.
改札口は先頭車両寄りにあります。
The ticket gate is near the front car.
子どもが先頭車両から運転席を見るのを楽しみにしている。
The child is looking forward to watching the driver's seat from the front car.
USAGE:
Commonly heard in train station announcements and signage. Knowing this term is practical for navigating Japanese train stations, where exit locations vary by car position.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 先頭車両に乗る (to ride in the front car)
- 先頭車両寄り (toward the front car)
RELATED WORDS:
- 最後尾車両: last car, rear car
- 車両: car, vehicle (of a train)