English–Japanese

“taxi” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitakushī

Example

タクシーに乗ります。ta ku shī ni no ri ma su

I will take a taxi.

Illustration for タクシー (taxi)

How to say “taxi” in Japanese

“Taxi” in Japanese is タクシー (takushī).

A taxi is a car that carries a passenger to a chosen place for a fare.

Full entry for タクシー: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with タクシー

家族とタクシーに乗ります。ka zoku to ta ku shī ni no ri ma su

I ride in a taxi with my family.

タクシー乗り場はどこですか。ta ku shī no ri ba wa do ko de su ka

Where is the taxi stand?

Tips for using タクシー

  • In English, taxi is also a verb, as in a plane taxis along the ground before takeoff.

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