English–Japanese

“bike” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajijitensha

Example

毎日自転車に乗ります。mai nichi ji ten sha ni no ri ma su

I ride a bike every day.

Illustration for 自転車 (bike)

How to say “bike” in Japanese

“Bike” in Japanese is 自転車 (jitensha).

It is a human-powered vehicle that moves when a rider turns its pedals and wheels.

Full entry for 自転車: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 自転車

自転車で学校へ行きます。ji ten sha de gak kō e i ki ma su

I go to school by bike.

弟は新しい自転車を大切にしています。otōto wa atara shi i ji ten sha o tai setsu ni shi te i ma su

My younger brother takes good care of his new bike.

Tips for using 自転車

  • In English, bike can mean either a bicycle or a motorcycle, while 自転車 (jitensha) specifically means a bicycle.

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