Japanese Conversation · Level 67
75 words
Japanese word
車種
Pronunciation
Romajishashu
Meaning
- nouncar model
Example
この車種は家族に人気があります。ko no sha shu wa ka zoku ni nin ki ga a ri ma su
This car model is popular with families.
More examples
家族の人数に合う車種を探しています。ka zoku no nin zū ni a u sha shu o saga shi te i ma su
I am looking for a car model that suits the number of people in my family.
Core concept
It identifies a car by the kind or model that distinguishes it from other cars.
Common phrases
車種の違いsha shu no chiga i
differences between car models
車種を比較するsha shu o hi kaku su ru
compare car models
Similar words
車名shamei: The name assigned to a particular car model.
Definition in Japanese
自動車を種類や型式によって分けたときの区分。ji dō sha o shu rui ya kei shiki ni yo tte wa ke ta to ki no ku bun
Word origin
車 (sha, "vehicle") combines with 種 (shu, "kind") to form 車種 (shashu), meaning a kind or model of car.
Usage tips
- In Japanese car talk, 車種 (shashu) can refer to either a broad type of car or a specific model, so context determines the level of detail.