English–Japanese

“motorcycle” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoバイク (baiku)

Pronunciation

Romajiōtobai

Example

オートバイを買いました。ō to ba i o ka i ma shi ta

I bought a motorcycle.

Illustration for オートバイ (motorcycle)

How to say “motorcycle” in Japanese

“Motorcycle” in Japanese is オートバイ (ōtobai).

Describes a two-wheeled vehicle that moves by engine power rather than by pedaling.

Full entry for オートバイ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with オートバイ

オートバイに乗るときは、ヘルメットをかぶります。ō to ba i ni no ru to ki wa he ru me tto o ka bu ri ma su

I wear a helmet when I ride a motorcycle.

Tips for using オートバイ

  • In English, motorcycle is the standard term, while motorbike is also common, especially in British English.

Other Japanese words for “motorcycle”

私はバイクに乗ります。watashi wa ba i ku ni no ri ma su

I ride a motorcycle.

“motorcycle” in other languages