Meaning of 車 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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車JLPT 5
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Kana Readingくるま
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Romajikuruma
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- car; automobile; vehicle
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- wheel
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Example Sentences
車, くるま used in context
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The car wouldn't start.
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車の速度を落とす装置（ハンプや狭さく）について、意見があったら書いてください。
If you have any opinions concerning traffic calming devices (humps, curb extensions, etc.) please write them.
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車は草地に飛び込み、しばらくガクンガクンと走って止まったのです。
The car dove into the field and, after bumping along for a time, came to a halt.
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I'm living on welfare, without a car or anything.
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新車時３００万円した車も今では３０万円位だそうですから、もう少し乗ろうと思います。
Cars that, when new, cost 3,000,000 yen are apparently now worth 300,000, so I think I'll use mine a little longer.
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彼は彼女に車を運転させるつもりはなかったのだが、彼女があまりにせがむものだから、彼の方がとうとう折れた。
He didn't intend to let her drive but she pestered him so much that he finally gave in.
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