🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

ローダウンカー

Pronunciation / Transliteration: rōdaun kā

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Lowrider/ˈloʊˌraɪdər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"彼はローダウンカーを見せびらかした。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A car that has been modified to have a lowered suspension, often associated with a specific style of customization.

    "He drove his lowrider through the neighborhood, showcasing its vibrant paint job and intricate designs."
  2. 2

    A person who owns or drives a lowrider vehicle.

    "As a proud lowrider, she participated in the local car show to display her unique modifications."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'lowrider' originated in the United States in the 1960s, primarily within Chicano culture. It combines 'low', referring to the vehicle's lowered suspension, and 'rider', indicating the person who drives or rides in the vehicle. The term reflects a cultural movement emphasizing customization and style in automotive design.

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