Definition

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

Example

We took a rickshaw to the market because it was more convenient than walking.

Conversation

Have you ever tried riding in a ricksha?

No, I haven't! What’s it like?

It's really fun and a unique way to see the city.

That sounds awesome! We should definitely do it sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ricksha → The word 'ricksha' originates from Japanese 'jinrikisha' (人力車), which means 'human-powered vehicle'. It is a combination of 'jin' (人, meaning person) and 'rikisha' (力車, meaning power vehicle). The term describes a small, lightweight cart pulled by a person, typically used for transporting passengers.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'person' ('jin') pulling a 'vehicle' ('rikisha') — that's how you can remember that a ricksha is a human-powered vehicle.

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