Japanese word

相乗り

Pronunciation

Romajiainori

Meaning

  • nounridesharing

Example

友達と相乗りして学校へ行きます。tomo dachi to ai no ri shi te gak kō e i ki ma su

My friend and I share a ride to school.

Illustration for 相乗り (ridesharing)

More examples

通勤時間帯は、相乗りの利用者が増えます。tsū kin ji kan tai wa ai no ri no ri yō sha ga fu e ma su

More people use ridesharing during commuting hours.

Core concept

It centers on several people using one vehicle for the same trip instead of traveling separately.

Common phrases

  • 相乗りをするai no ri o su ru

    share a ride

  • 相乗りの相手ai no ri no ai te

    ridesharing partner

  • 相乗りサービスai no ri sā bi su

    ridesharing service

Similar words

乗り合いnoriai: A group of people shares one vehicle to travel to the same destination.
同乗dōjō: A person travels in a vehicle together with another person who is already riding in it.
ライドシェアraidoshea: A service connects people who use one vehicle for the same trip, including one-time travel.

Definition in Japanese

他人や友人などと一台の乗り物に一緒に乗ること。ta nin ya yū jin na do to ichi dai no no ri mono ni is sho ni no ru ko to

Word origin

The noun 相乗り (ainori) uses 相 (ai, "mutual") and 乗り (nori, "riding"), with 乗り derived from 乗る (noru, "to ride"), to express riding together.

Usage tips

  • In English, carpooling often suggests regular shared travel, while ridesharing can also include a one-time trip arranged through a service.

Other meanings

  • carpoolingnoun

Related words

  • 相乗りするainorisurucarpoolverb

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