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“bicycle” in Japanese

自転車じてんしゃ
Illustration of "bicycle" in a Japanese cultural setting
A child with a bright red helmet pedals a small bicycle along a sunny park path, while their parent walks alongside. Cherry blossom petals drift down, catching in the bike's wire basket.

Usage note

This is a very common word for a personal bicycle used for daily transportation or leisure. In Japan, it's a typical way for students and commuters to travel short distances, and you'll see many parked near train stations.

Examples

  • 毎日、自転車で学校へ行きます。

    I go to school by bicycle every day.

  • これは私の新しい自転車です。

    This is my new bicycle.

  • 自転車を貸してください。

    Please lend me your bicycle.

Quick check

What does "自転車" mean?

  • A. bicycle
  • B. horse
  • C. snake
  • D. telephone

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