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

  • 乗り物に乗れる

    can go for a ride, can get in a vehicle

    乗り物に乗せる

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

    乗り物に乗る

    to go for a ride, to get in a vehicle

Context Sentences

乗り物よいしちゃった。

I got motion sickness.

小さいころ、ボクは乗り物に乗るのが大好きでした。

I loved riding things when I was little.

古い乗り物には、時間のにおいがする気がするんだよね。

I feel like old vehicles smell like time itself.

日本では、公共の乗り物の中ではスマホはマナーモードにして通話はしないのがマナーです。

In Japan, it is considered good manners to set your smartphone to silent mode and refrain from making calls on public transportation.

Kanji Composition