タクシー

• 読み: タクシー
• ローマ字: takushii
• 発音: /ta.kɯ.ɕiː/

意味

Taxi. A convenient but relatively expensive mode of transport in Japan.

A katakana loanword from English 'taxi.' Japanese taxis are known for their automatic doors, white-gloved drivers, and clean interiors. They are more expensive than trains or buses but useful for late-night travel or when carrying luggage. Passengers do not need to open or close the door themselves.

例文

1. 雨だからタクシーで行きましょう。
2. タクシーを呼んでください。
3. 空港までタクシーで三十分かかります。

使い方ガイド

場面: travel, daily life, late night

トーン: neutral

起源と歴史

Borrowed from English 'taxi,' itself shortened from 'taximeter cab.' Entered Japanese vocabulary in the early 20th century.

文化的背景

時代: Modern

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal