Japanese dictionary
How to say "bike" in Japanese
自転車じてんしゃ · jitensha
Careful: in Japanese, バイク (baiku) means a motorcycle. A bicycle is 自転車 (jitensha).
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Ways to say "bike" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 自転車じてんしゃ · jitensha | Bike; bicycle. |
| バイクばいく · baiku | Motorcycle; motorbike. |
| チャリちゃり · chari | Bike. Slang. |
How to use it
This is a common mistake for English speakers. "I came by bike" is 自転車で来ました.
A scooter is スクーター (sukūtā) or 原付 (gentsuki), a small motor scooter.
Example sentences
- 自転車で会社に通っています。Jitensha de kaisha ni kayotte imasu.I commute to work by bike.
- 兄はバイクが好きです。Ani wa baiku ga suki desu.My older brother loves motorcycles.
- バイクの免許を持っていますか。Baiku no menkyo o motte imasu ka.Do you have a motorcycle license?
- レンタル自転車で公園を回りました。Rentaru jitensha de kōen o mawarimashita.I rode around the park on a rental bike.
- 自転車の鍵をなくしました。Jitensha no kagi o nakushimashita.I lost my bike key.
- バイクで日本を旅行したいです。Baiku de Nihon o ryokō shitai desu.I want to travel around Japan by motorcycle.
Kanji in this word
Questions
Does バイク mean bicycle in Japanese?
No. バイク (baiku) means a motorcycle. For a bicycle, say 自転車 (jitensha).
How do you say "bike lane" in Japanese?
A bike lane is 自転車専用レーン (jitensha sen'yō rēn) or 自転車レーン.
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