railway enthusiast who enjoys riding trains
system of Japanese provinces under the ritsuryo system; ancient provinces of Japan
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
state capital; provincial capital; county town
boarding position (e.g. on train platform)
Imperial train; royal train
double heading (using two locomotives at the front of a train); double-headed train; doubleheader
spiral (railway); spiral loop; curved railway line used to ascend steep hills
kyōtei; boat race; hydroplane racing event and gambling sport in Japan
that's right; very well; it would be best to ...
produce museum; commercial museum
best qualified person; most suitable person
double tooth; protruding tooth (like a fang)
small child; kid; kiddy; tot; rug rat; ankle-biter
administration (of medicine)
gatekeeper; crossing guard
inflated price (assigned in anticipation of being haggled down); overcharging; exaggeration
to rip off a coupon; to punch a ticket
greens; vegetable leaves; leaf vegetable
verbal check (esp. on railroads); verbal confirmation
metal utensil; ironware; metal fittings; hardware
exclusive line (communications); dedicated line
free ride (e.g. on train)
train buff; railway enthusiast; trainspotter; railfan
locomotive depot; engine depot
switchback (railway); zig zag