“Car” in Japanese is 車 (くるま), pronounced kuruma.
Pronunciation
The word has 3 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Car. In Japan, cars drive on the left.
Example sentences
- 車で行きます。くるまでいきます。I’ll go by car.
- 新しい車を買いました。あたらしいくるまをかいました。I bought a new car.
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FAQ
How do you say car in Japanese?
Car in Japanese is 車 (くるま), pronounced “kuruma”.
How do you write car in Japanese?
It's written 車 with kanji, or くるま in hiragana. Both are read kuruma.
Is 車 on the JLPT?
Yes. 車 (kuruma) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.