Meaning

Primary

Vehicle

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You know that 乗り has something to do with riding and that is a thing. So what is a "riding thing?" Nowadays, at least, that would be a vehicle.

Reading

のりもの
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This word uses the kun'yomi readings for both kanji, but you know them both now, so you should be able to read this too!

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 乗り物に乗る

    to go for a ride, to get in a vehicle

    乗り物に乗せる

    to put something in a vehicle, to put someone in a vehicle

    乗り物に乗れる

    can go for a ride, can get in a vehicle

Context Sentences

乗り物の中でタバコをすわないでください。

Please don’t smoke in vehicles.

乗り物よいしちゃった。

I got motion sickness.

「あの乗り物、どうだった?」「ああ、怖かったさ!小便チビっちゃうくらい怖かったぜ。」

"How was the ride?" "Oh, it was terrifying! I spent the whole time trying not to pee my pants."

Kanji Composition