Japanese word

乗り

Pronunciation

Romajinori

Meaning

  • nounride

Example

新しい車は乗りがいいです。atara shi i kuruma wa no ri ga i i de su

The new car has a good ride.

Illustration for 乗り (ride)

More examples

この自転車は乗りが軽くて、坂道でも楽です。ko no ji ten sha wa no ri ga karu ku te saka michi de mo raku de su

This bike is easy to ride, even uphill.

Core concept

Describes how a vehicle feels in motion, especially its comfort and stability as it carries passengers.

Common phrases

  • 乗りがいいno ri ga i i

    have a smooth ride

  • 乗りが悪いno ri ga waru i

    have a rough ride

Similar words

乗り心地norigokochi: The comfort and smoothness felt while riding in a vehicle.
乗り味noriaji: The distinctive feel of a vehicle as it moves, including its response and stability.

Definition in Japanese

自動車などに乗ったときに感じる、走りの快適さや安定感。ji dō sha na do ni no tta to ki ni kan ji ru hashi ri no kai teki sa ya an tei kan

Word origin

乗り (nori) is formed from the verb 乗る (noru, "to ride") by using its continuative form as a noun, giving the sense of a ride or riding quality.

Usage tips

  • The expression 乗りがいい (nori ga ii) evaluates how pleasant a vehicle feels in motion, not how attractive the vehicle looks.

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