Chikatetsu (地下鉄)
Definition
Chikatetsu refers to the subway or underground train system in Japan. It is an efficient and popular mode of transportation in major cities like Tokyo.
Analogy
Think of chikatetsu as a giant underground maze that connects different parts of the city, just like how your brain connects different thoughts and ideas.
Related terms
Ekisha (駅舎): The station building where you enter and exit the chikatetsu.
Senro (線路): The railway tracks on which the chikatetsu runs.
Noriba (乗り場): The platform where you wait for the chikatetsu to arrive.
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