shinkansen

Meanings

• noun

  A type of high-speed railway system in Japan.

  - "The Shinkansen is the fastest way to travel between Tokyo and Osaka."
  - "I took the Shinkansen to Kyoto last weekend."

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Variants

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samisen , samisens , shamisen , shamisens

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Etymology

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Shinkansen is a combination of two Japanese words: 'shinkansen' (新幹線), where 'shin' means 'new' and 'kansen' means 'trunk line' or 'main line'.

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Trivia

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1. The first Shinkansen line opened in 1964, in time for the Tokyo Olympics.

2. The Shinkansen can reach speeds of up to 320 kilometers per hour (200 miles per hour).

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Related Concepts

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1. Bullet train: Another name for a Shinkansen train.

2. Maglev: A type of magnetic levitation train that is faster than the Shinkansen.

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Culture

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The Shinkansen is a symbol of modern Japan and its advanced transportation system. It has been featured in various forms of Japanese media, including anime, manga, and literature.

How to Memorize "shinkansen"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a sleek, high-speed train moving smoothly and efficiently through the Japanese countryside.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the Shinkansen with Japan's advanced transportation system and its reputation for efficiency and punctuality.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'new main line' to help remember the meaning of Shinkansen.

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