乗り物
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Base noun form. Combines 『乗る』 (noru, 'to ride') and 『物』 (mono, 'thing'), literally meaning 'riding thing'. Refers to any mode of transport, e.g., 『電車は便利な乗り物です』 (densha wa benri na norimono desu, 'Trains are convenient vehicles').
Theme
On a train platform, User and their colleague Emi are discussing daily commutes and favorite vehicles.
乗り物
のりもの
vehicle
Locations & NavigationTransport & Stations
Memory Hook
Think of 'norimono' (乗り物 norimono sounds like 'nor-i-mono') as 'the thing you ride on' — 'Nor-i-mono' → ride-thing → vehicle!
Cultural Note
『乗り物』 (norimono) is a general term for vehicles in Japan, including trains, buses, cars, and bicycles. Japan is famous for its efficient public transport, especially the 『新幹線』 (shinkansen, 'bullet train'), a popular type of 『乗り物』.
Forms
Base: 乗り物Base noun form. Combines 『乗る』 (noru, 'to ride') and 『物』 (mono, 'thing'), literally meaning 'riding thing'. Refers to any mode of transport, e.g., 『電車は便利な乗り物です』 (densha wa benri na norimono desu, 'Trains are convenient vehicles').