自動車
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Noun meaning 'automobile' or 'car'. It combines 『自』 (ji, 'self'), 『動』 (dou, 'move'), and 『車』 (sha, 'vehicle') — literally 'self-moving vehicle'. Used as a standalone noun, e.g., 『自動車を運転します』 (jidousha o unten shimasu, 'I drive a car').
Theme
At a car dealership, User and their colleague Taro are considering buying a new vehicle.
自動車
じどうしゃ
automobile
Locations & NavigationTransport & Stations
Memory Hook
Think of an 'automobile' that moves automatically — 'jidousha' (自動車) sounds like 'gee-dough-sha', where 'dough' rolls like wheels. Self-moving vehicle → 自動車 (jidousha, 'automobile').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『自動車』 (jidousha, 'automobile') is a formal term for cars. You'll often hear it in official contexts like traffic signs or news. For casual conversation, people might use 『車』 (kuruma, 'car') instead.
Forms
Base: 自動車Noun meaning 'automobile' or 'car'. It combines 『自』 (ji, 'self'), 『動』 (dou, 'move'), and 『車』 (sha, 'vehicle') — literally 'self-moving vehicle'. Used as a standalone noun, e.g., 『自動車を運転します』 (jidousha o unten shimasu, 'I drive a car').