Definition

A small, lightweight vehicle pulled by a person, typically used for transporting passengers.

Example

We took a jinrikisha to explore the city streets.

Conversation

I saw a jinrikisha in the park today.

Really? I haven't seen one of those in ages!

Yeah, it was being pulled by a person, which was quite interesting.

That sounds unique! I love how they remind me of traditional transport.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Jinrikisha is derived from the Japanese words "jin" (meaning person) and "rikisha" (meaning pull or to pull). The term refers to a vehicle that is pulled by a person, typically a two-wheeled cart used for transportation.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person ('jin') pulling a cart ('rikisha') — that's how you can remember that a jinrikisha is a cart pulled by a person.

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