オートバイ
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Base noun form. It's a loanword from English 'auto-bike', written in katakana. Used to refer to motorcycles in general, similar to 'bike' in English.
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are chatting at a café about weekend plans and hobbies. Ken mentions his interest in vehicles.
オートバイ
オートバイ
motorcycle
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Memory Hook
Imagine an 'auto-bike' cruising down the street — 'auto' sounds like 'auto' in English, and 'bai' is short for 'bike'. So, 'auto-bike' → オートバイ (ootobai, 'motorcycle').
Cultural Note
In Japan, motorcycles are popular for commuting and leisure, especially in urban areas. You might hear terms like 『バイク』 (baiku, 'bike') used informally for motorcycles, but オートバイ (ootobai) is the standard word.
Forms
Base: オートバイBase noun form. It's a loanword from English 'auto-bike', written in katakana. Used to refer to motorcycles in general, similar to 'bike' in English.