通勤

tsūkin
noun★Intermediate— commute
formal

The act of traveling between one's home and workplace, typically on a regular basis.

通勤時間は1時間かかります。

The commute takes one hour.

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Often used in the context of daily routines and urban lifestyles.

Collocations

通勤時間commute time通勤電車commuter train通勤ラッシュcommuter rush hour

Synonyms

Related Phrases

通勤ラッシュphrase
commuter rush hour
通勤電車phrase
commuter train

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

通勤 is often used to describe the daily journey to work, especially in urban areas.

📖Word Origin

From 通 (tsū, meaning 'pass through') + 勤 (kin, meaning 'work').

📝Usage Notes

Often used in the context of daily routines and urban lifestyles. Can also refer to traveling between home and school (通学).

Word Breakdown

通
pass through
root
+
勤
work
root
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