電車

In a sentence

• 朝早く電車で通勤します。

  I commute by train early in the morning.

  Here, '電車' refers to a mode of public transportation commonly used for commuting to work or school.

• 新型の電車が駅に到着しました。

  A new type of train arrived at the station.

  In this sentence, '電車' emphasizes the design or features of the train.

• 電車が遅れてしまったので、会議に遅刻しました。

  I was late to the meeting because the train was delayed.

  Here, '電車' indicates the vehicle whose schedule affected one’s punctuality.