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してつ
shitetsu
Private railway
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私鉄
してつ
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Private railway
shitetsu
N2
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JLPT Level N2
Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
Kana してつ
Romaji shitetsu
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 私鉄 mean in Japanese?
The word 私鉄 (してつ) means "private railway" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N2 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 私鉄?
私鉄 is read as してつ (romaji: shitetsu). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 私鉄?
私鉄 is a JLPT N2 vocabulary item. Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
How do I remember 私鉄 quickly?
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