Japanese word

中古車

Pronunciation

Romajichūkosha

Meaning

  • nounused car

Example

中古車を探しています。chū ko sha o saga shi te i ma su

I am looking for a used car.

Illustration for 中古車 (used car)

More examples

父は通勤用に中古車を選びました。chichi wa tsū kin yō ni chū ko sha o era bi ma shi ta

My father chose a used car for commuting.

Core concept

Refers to a motor vehicle that has already been used rather than sold as new.

Common phrases

  • 中古車を探すchū ko sha o saga su

    look for a used car

  • 中古車を買うchū ko sha o ka u

    buy a used car

  • 中古車を選ぶchū ko sha o era bu

    choose a used car

  • 中古車を売るchū ko sha o u ru

    sell a used car

Definition in Japanese

すでに使用された自動車。su de ni shi yō sa re ta ji dō sha

Word origin

中古車 (chūkosha) combines 中古 (chūko, "secondhand") with 車 (sha, "vehicle"). The first part contains 中 (chū, "middle") and 古 (ko, "old"), all read with Sino-Japanese readings.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often discuss a used car's condition through mileage and service history, but the term itself does not guarantee any particular level of quality.

Opposites

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