新幹線 (しんかんせん)
Definition
新幹線 refers to the high-speed bullet train system in Japan.
Analogy
Imagine you're on a roller coaster that zooms through the tracks at lightning speed. That's what riding the 新幹線 feels like, but instead of loops and twists, it takes you from one city to another in no time!
Related terms
鉄道 (てつどう): It means "railway" and is a broader term that includes various types of trains, including the 新幹線.
速度 (そくど): This term translates to "speed" and is often used when discussing how fast something moves, such as the 新幹線.
切符 (きっぷ): It means "ticket" and is necessary for boarding the 新幹線 or any other train in Japan.
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