1
rapid express (train service);rapid limited express
1
limited express (train for which a limited-express ticket is required)
used by JR, Seibu, Kintetsu, etc.
See also:
特別急行 (とくべつきゅうこう)
時計がおくれていたので、私は特急にのりそこねた。
As my watch was slow, I missed the special express.
2
limited express (train making a limited no. of stops)
used by Keiō, Keikyu, Hankyū, Hanshin, etc.
See also:
特別急行 (とくべつきゅうこう)
3
great hurry