“Alighting” in Japanese
Short answer
Alighting in Japanese is “降車” (kousha). Full meaning: alighting (from a train, bus, etc.), getting off, getting out (of a car).
Other ways to say “Alighting” in Japanese
下車
gesha alighting (from a train, bus, etc.), getting off, getting out (of a car)
着陸
chakuriku landing, alighting, touch down
下乗
gejou dismounting (esp. from a horse as a sign of respect), alighting; prohibition against entering the grounds of a temple or shrine on horseback
降り
furi rainfall, snowfall; alighting, descending; giving up on winning a hand and discarding only safe tiles
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