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新幹線
While often translated as bullet train, the word literally means new trunk line. It is the fastest way to travel between cities.
Examples in context
新幹線で京都へ行きます。
I am going to Kyoto by bullet train.
新幹線は速いです。
The bullet train is fast.
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