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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRickshaw
/ˈrɪkʃɔː/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A lightweight two-wheeled vehicle pulled by a person, commonly used for transporting passengers.
"In many Asian cities, you can hire a rickshaw to explore the local sights." - 2
A similar vehicle, often motorized, used for public transport in urban areas.
"The electric rickshaw has become a popular alternative to traditional taxis in the city."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'rickshaw' originates from the Japanese word 'jinrikisha', which means 'man-powered vehicle'. It was first introduced in Japan in the late 19th century and later spread to other parts of Asia, evolving in usage and design.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Rickshaw" is said worldwide
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rickshaw
Transliteration: riksha
"À Delhi, vous pouvez prendre un rickshaw pour vous déplacer facilement."
Rickshaw
Transliteration: rikʃa
"In vielen asiatischen Städten sind Rickshaws ein beliebtes Transportmittel."
rickshaw
Transliteration: riksha
"A Mumbai, puoi prendere un rickshaw per visitare la città."
rickshaw
Transliteration: riksha
"En muchas ciudades asiáticas, el rickshaw es un medio de transporte común."
rickshaw
Transliteration: riksha
"Em algumas cidades da Índia, você pode pegar um rickshaw para se locomover."
रिक्शा
Transliteration: riksha
"दिल्ली में, आप रिक्शा लेकर आसानी से घूम सकते हैं।"
人力车
Transliteration: rénlìchē
"在许多亚洲城市，人力车是常见的交通工具。"
인력거
Transliteration: inryeokgeo
"많은 아시아 도시에서 인력거를 탈 수 있습니다."
人力車
Transliteration: jinrikisha
"アジアの多くの都市で人力車を利用できます。"
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