Japanese dictionary
How to say "taxi" in Japanese
タクシーたくしー · takushī
"Taxi" in Japanese is タクシー (takushī). A taxi stand is タクシー乗り場 (takushī noriba).
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Ways to say "taxi" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| タクシーたくしー · takushī | Taxi. |
| タクシー乗り場たくしーのりば · takushī noriba | Taxi stand. |
| 運転手さんうんてんしゅさん · untenshu-san | Taxi driver (when addressing). |
How to use it
Taxi doors in Japan open and close automatically, so don't touch them.
Tell the driver your destination with 〇〇までお願いします.
Example sentences
- タクシーを呼んでください。Takushī o yonde kudasai.Please call a taxi.
- 東京駅までお願いします。Tōkyō eki made onegai shimasu.To Tokyo Station, please.
- タクシー乗り場はどこですか。Takushī noriba wa doko desu ka.Where's the taxi stand?
- カードで払えますか。Kādo de haraemasu ka.Can I pay by card?
- ここで降ります。Koko de orimasu.I'll get out here.
- 雨なので、タクシーで帰ります。Ame na node, takushī de kaerimasu.It's raining, so I'll take a taxi home.
Questions
Do taxi doors open automatically in Japan?
Yes. The driver opens and closes the rear door, so wait for it and don't pull it yourself.
How do you tell a taxi driver where to go in Japanese?
Say 〇〇までお願いします (... made onegai shimasu), or show the address on your phone.
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