Translation of Japanese word "車" to English
車
くるま
[kuruma]
IPA: /kɯɾɯma/
Meaning
NounA wheeled vehicle that moves independently, with at least three wheels, powered mechanically, steered by a driver and mostly for personal transportation but relatively smaller than a truck/lorry and a bus.
How to use
車 (kuruma) — 'car / vehicle'. 車に乗る — get in a car. 運転する (unten suru) — to drive. 車を駐車する — to park the car. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
car
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 車
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): くるま
Romaji Transcription: kuruma
Example Sentences
車で行きます。
くるま で いきます。
I go by car.
車が好きです。
くるま が すきです。
I like cars.
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Common phrases
- 車に乗る— to get in a car / ride a car
- 運転する— to drive
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "車" mean?▼
The Japanese word "車" means "car" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "車"?▼
The word "車" is read as "くるま" (kuruma). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "車で行きます。".
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