noun
municipal streetcar; city tram
Refers to a tram or streetcar operated by a city government. Common in historical and modern contexts where such systems exist.
広島では市電が市民の足として親しまれている。
In Hiroshima, the city tram is popular as a means of transportation for residents.
昔、多くの都市で市電が走っていた。
In the past, municipal streetcars ran in many cities.
Abbreviation of 市営電車 (municipal tram). The kanji 市 means 'city' and 電 is short for 電車 (electric train).