便(びんすう)

びんすう
noun
number of scheduled services; number of flights
transportationquantity
1. number of scheduled services; number of flights
How many scheduled runs a transport service operates over a given period — flights, ferry sailings, long-distance buses, or delivery rounds. Usually counted per day or per week.
便数(びんすう)()った
The number of flights has decreased.
(なつ)あいだ便数(びんすう)()やされる
The number of services is increased during the summer.
The ferry to this island runs only a few times a day, so you should book early.

便(びん) (scheduled service, flight) + (すう) (number). A practical word in travel and transport news, especially when services are being cut back or added.

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