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Travel & DirectionsFriday 31 July 2026
駅からバスで15分くらいです。
Pronunciation: Eki kara basu de jūgo-fun kurai desu.
Meaning: It's about 15 minutes by bus from the station.
This is a practical phrase for giving directions or describing travel times in Japan; using 「くらい」(kurai) indicates an approximate duration, which is essential for natural-sounding Japanese.
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