Translation of Japanese word "運転手" to English
運転手
うんてんしゅ
[untenshu]
IPA: /ɯɴteɴɕɯ/
Meaning
NounOne who drives something. A person who drives a motorized vehicle such as a car, truck, bus, train, forklift, etc.
How to use
運転手 (untenshu) — 'driver / chauffeur'. タクシーの運転手 — taxi driver. 運転する (unten suru) — to drive.
🇬🇧 English
driver
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 運転手
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): うんてんしゅ
Romaji Transcription: untenshu
Example Sentences
運転手は安全に運転する責任があります。
うんてんしゅは あんぜんに うんてんする せきにんが あります。
The driver is responsible for driving safely.
彼は運転手として働いています。
かれは うんてんしゅとして はたらいています。
He works as a driver.
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Common phrases
- タクシーの運転手— taxi driver
Frequency rank: #455 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "運転手" mean?▼
The Japanese word "運転手" means "driver" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "運転手"?▼
The word "運転手" is read as "うんてんしゅ" (untenshu). 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: "A person responsible for driving cars, buses, etc.".
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