English–Japanese
“wheelchair” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikurumaisu
Example
車椅子を使います。kuruma i su o tsuka i ma su
I use a wheelchair.
How to say “wheelchair” in Japanese
“Wheelchair” in Japanese is 車椅子 (kurumaisu).
A wheeled seat makes movement possible while the user remains seated.
Example sentences with 車椅子
私は車椅子を使います。watashi wa kuruma i su o tsuka i ma su
I use a wheelchair.
この道は車椅子でも通れます。ko no michi wa kuruma i su de mo tō re ma su
This road is passable even in a wheelchair.
Tips for using 車椅子
- Public buildings often use the wheelchair symbol to mark accessible entrances and routes, linking the word with barrier-free movement in everyday life.