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アイスバーン
aisubaan
A road or surface covered with ice or frozen snow.
アウトバーン
autobaan
A high-speed highway, especially in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
アクセル
akuseru
The pedal that controls a vehicle's speed.
アゲンストウインド
agensutouindo
A wind blowing against the direction of travel; by extension, an unfavorable current or situation.
ウインカー
uinkaa
A vehicle light used to signal a change of direction.
ウィリー
wirii
A stunt in which a bicycle or motorcycle rides on its rear wheel.
ウォストーク
wosutooku
A Soviet spacecraft name.
エアバス
eabasu
A short-haul passenger aircraft.
エクスプレス
ekusupuresu
An express service or express train.
エスカレーター
esukareetaa
A moving staircase for carrying people between floors.
エンジンキー
enjinkii
A key used to start a vehicle's engine or ignition system.
エンジンブレーキ
enjinbureeki
Slowing a vehicle by using the engine instead of the brakes alone.
オート
ooto
An abbreviated loanword for automatic, car, or related auto- prefix uses.
オートキャンプ
ootokyanpu
Camping done with a car or camper, often at a site where vehicles can be parked beside the tent area.
オートクラッチ
ootokuracchi
A clutch mechanism that engages or disengages automatically.
オートバイ
ootobai
A two-wheeled motor vehicle.
オープンカー
oopunkaa
A car with an open roof or a removable soft top.
オイルロード
oiruroodo
A sea route used for transporting oil.
オフロード
ofuroodo
Relating to driving or travel on rough, unpaved ground.
カークーラー
kaakuuraa
An air conditioner for a car.
カーフェリー
kaaferii
A ferry for carrying cars and other vehicles.
カナディアンカヌー
kanadiankanuu
A canoe designed in the Canadian style, typically open and paddled with a single-bladed paddle.
カヌー
kanuu
A narrow, open boat paddled by hand.
ガードレール
gaadoreeru
A safety barrier along the side of a road or bridge.
ガイド
gaido
A guide, a person or thing that leads or helps navigate.
ガイドブック
gaidobukku
A book that gives practical guidance or travel information.
ガソール
gasooru
Gasohol; a gasoline-ethanol fuel blend.
ガソリン
gasorin
Fuel for motor vehicles.
ガソリンスタンド
gasorinsutando
A place that sells gasoline and related services.
ガレージ
gareeji
A building or space for parking or storing vehicles.
キール
kiiru
The main structural beam along the bottom of a boat or ship.
キャタピラ
kyatapira
A tracked running gear used on vehicles and machinery.
キャビン
kyabin
An enclosed compartment or small room, especially on a vehicle or ship.
キャラバン
kyaraban
A caravan or a traveling group of people.
キャンピングカー
kyanpingukaa
A vehicle equipped for living in while traveling.
ギア
gia
A gear, especially in a vehicle or machine.
クーペ
kuupe
A two-door car with a sloping roofline.
クラクション
kurakushon
A horn on a car or other vehicle.
クラッチ
kuracchi
A clutch, especially the mechanism in a vehicle for engaging and disengaging power.
クルーザー
kuruuzaa
A cruiser, especially a warship or a cabin cruiser.
クルージング
kuruujingu
The act of traveling or sailing around leisurely.
クルーズ
kuruuzu
A leisure trip by ship or boat.
グライダー
guraidaa
A fixed-wing aircraft that flies without an engine.
グラスボート
gurasubooto
A boat with a transparent bottom for viewing underwater scenery.
ケーブル
keeburu
A cable, or a cable railway.
コース
koosu
A course, route, lane, or planned path of action.
コーナリング
koonaringu
The act or skill of taking corners, especially in vehicles or sports.
コックピット
kokkupitto
The enclosed control area of an aircraft.
コンコース
konkoosu
A concourse; a large open hall or passage in a station, airport, or similar building.
コンボイ
konboi
A group of vehicles or ships traveling together.
ゴーカート
gookaato
A small low-slung kart used for recreation or racing.
ゴーストップ
goosutoppu
A traffic light.
ゴンドラ
gondora
A gondola or similar open or enclosed carrier, especially on boats, lifts, or balloons.
サービスエリア
saabisueria
A roadside facility for rest, food, and services.
サイクリングコース
saikuringukoosu
A route or course intended for cycling.
サイドカー
saidokaa
A motorcycle sidecar.
サイドブレーキ
saidobureeki
The brake used to keep a parked car stationary.
サイドミラー
saidomiraa
The mirror mounted on the side of a vehicle for rearward visibility.
サファリ
safari
A wildlife viewing trip or expedition, especially in Africa.
サブマリン
sabumarin
A submarine; also used in Japanese for the submarine pitching style in baseball.
サンルーフ
sanruufu
A roof panel on a car that can open or slide back.
シート
shiito
A seat, especially one in a vehicle or public place.
シグナル
shigunaru
A signal, especially in traffic, vehicles, or other controlled systems.
シップ
shippu
A ship, especially in ordinary nautical usage.
シティーエアターミナル
shitiieataaminaru
A downtown airport terminal facility, often linked to shuttle or bus access.
シフトダウン
shifutodaun
To shift a vehicle into a lower gear.
シャトル
shatoru
A word for several things that move back and forth or carry between points.
シャトルバス
shatorubasu
A bus that runs back and forth on a fixed route.
シルバーシート
shirubaashiito
A priority seat on public transport, usually reserved for older passengers and other people in need.
ジープ
jiipu
A rugged off-road vehicle, or a Jeep-type vehicle.
ジェット
jietto
A jet, especially an aircraft or jet propulsion.
ジブ
jibu
A triangular sail set forward on a boat.
ジャンクション
jankushon
A junction, especially a road or highway interchange.
スーツケース
suutsukeesu
A suitcase for carrying clothes and other belongings.
スカイパーキング
sukaipaakingu
A parking facility built on multiple levels.
スカイメイト
sukaimeito
A discounted airline ticket for students.
スカル
sukaru
A rowing boat used for sculling.
スクーター
sukuutaa
A small two-wheeled motor vehicle.
ステーション
suteeshon
A station or facility serving transport or related services.
スパイクタイヤ
supaikutaiya
A tire with metal studs for use on snow or ice.
スピンターン
supintaan
A handbrake-assisted turning maneuver, especially in driving and motorsports.
スプラッシャー
supurasshaa
A part fitted to a vehicle to block mud and water spray.
スペースシャトル
supeesushatoru
A reusable spacecraft used to carry people and cargo into space.
スポーツカー
supootsukaa
A car designed for speed and performance.
セーフティードライブ
seefutiidoraibu
Driving in a safe, careful way.
セダン
sedan
A passenger car with a separate trunk and a fixed roof.
ソアラー
soaraa
A glider or sailplane, especially a high-performance one.
ターミナル
taaminaru
A station, airport, or other transport hub building.
タクシー
takushii
A taxicab for hire.
タグボート
tagubooto
A small boat used to tow or maneuver larger vessels.
タンカー
tankaa
A ship or vehicle used to carry liquid cargo.
タンクローリー
tankuroorii
A truck designed to carry liquid cargo.
タンデム
tandemu
A tandem arrangement; also a motorcycle passenger riding behind the driver.
ダンプ
danpu
To dump; also a dump truck.
ダンプカー
danpukaa
A truck used for carrying and dumping loose materials.
チェックアウト
chiekkuauto
The act of leaving a hotel or similar accommodation.
チェックイン
chiekkuin
The act of registering on arrival at a hotel, airport, or similar place.
チケット
chiketto
A ticket for travel, admission, or entry.
ツーリスト
tsuurisuto
A person who is traveling for pleasure.
ツーリング
tsuuringu
Going out for a tour or ride, especially by car, motorcycle, or bicycle.
ツアー
tsuaa
A sightseeing or organized trip.
ツイン
tsuin
A room with two separate beds.
ディーゼル
diizeru
Diesel fuel or a diesel engine.
ディンギー
dingii
A small boat, often carried or towed by a larger vessel.
デッキ
dekki
A flat surface on a ship, building, or electronic playback device.
デポ
depo
A place for storage or a distribution center for goods or vehicles.
デマンドバス
demandobasu
Flexible bus service that operates based on passenger requests.
トーチカ
toochika
A small, concrete guard post or fortification used in defense.
トール
tooru
A fee paid for the use of a road or bridge.
トラクター
torakutaa
A powerful motor vehicle used for pulling heavy loads or machinery.
トラック
torakku
A large, heavy motor vehicle used for transporting goods.
トラベラーズチェック
toraberaazuchiekku
A pre-printed, fixed-amount check for use in foreign countries.
トラベル
toraberu
The act of going on a trip or journey.
トランク
toranku
Storage compartment of a car or a large luggage bag.
トランジット
toranjitto
The act of passing through a place while traveling to a final destination.
トリップ
torippu
A journey or excursion, or an identification hash used on anonymous imageboards.
トレーラー
toreeraa
A vehicle pulled by another, or a short promotional film for a movie or game.
トロイカ
toroika
A traditional Russian carriage or sleigh drawn by three horses abreast.
トロッコ
torokko
A small rail car used for transport in mines, logging, or construction.
ドアミラー
doamiraa
A mirror on the exterior of a vehicle door for viewing the area behind and to the sides.
ドッグファイト
doggufaito
Close-range aerial combat between fighter aircraft.
ドライバー
doraibaa
A person who drives, a hand tool, or software controlling hardware.
ドライブ
doraibu
The act of operating a vehicle or taking a leisure trip in a car.
ドライブマップ
doraibumappu
A map designed for motorists showing roads and geographical information.
ナンバープレート
nanbaapureeto
A metal or plastic plate attached to a motor vehicle for official identification purposes.
ノークラッチ
nookuracchi
A vehicle transmission system that does not require a manual clutch pedal.
ノンストップ
nonsutoppu
Travel or movement without any intermediate stops.
ハードトップ
haadotoppu
A car with a rigid roof, often designed to look like a convertible with the top up.
ハーバー
haabaa
A place on the coast where vessels may find shelter.
ハイウェイ
haiwei
A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.
ハイク
haiku
A long walk, especially in the countryside or mountains.
ハイジャック
haijakku
Illegally seizing a vehicle, especially an aircraft, in transit.
ハイヤー
haiyaa
A high-end hired car with a professional driver.
ハザードランプ
hazaadoranpu
Emergency flashing lights on a vehicle used to warn other drivers.
バースト
baasuto
A sudden break or explosion of a tire, pipe, or signal.
バイク
baiku
A two-wheeled motor vehicle or bicycle.
バイパス
baipasu
A road or route that avoids a congested area, or a secondary channel used to divert flow.
バカンス
bakansu
A long period of leisure and recreation, often spent traveling.
バキュームカー
bakyuumukaa
A truck equipped with a pump and a tank for collecting and transporting sewage from septic tanks.
バギー
bagii
A small light carriage for a baby or a light off-road vehicle.
バス
basu
A large motor vehicle for public transport, or a communication system in computing.
バチスカーフ
bachisukaafu
A self-propelled deep-sea submersible for ocean exploration.
バックミラー
bakkumiraa
A mirror in a vehicle that allows the driver to see what is behind them.
バンパー
banpaa
A protective bar at the front or rear of a motor vehicle.
パーキング
paakingu
The act of stopping and leaving a vehicle.
パイロット
pairotto
Person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft.
パスポート
pasupooto
An official document issued by a government, certifying the holder's identity and citizenship for travel.
パッシング
passhingu
Flashing headlights as a signal, or a passing shot in sports.
パトカー
patokaa
A marked vehicle used by police for patrolling.
パラシュート
parashuuto
A cloth canopy used to slow the descent of a person or object falling through the air.
パワーステアリング
pawaasutearingu
A system in a vehicle that uses power to assist the driver in turning the steering wheel.
パンク
panku
A hole in a tire causing it to lose air, or a metaphorical bursting/overloading of a system.
ヒッチハイク
hicchihaiku
Traveling by soliciting free rides from passing vehicles.
ビザ
biza
An endorsement on a passport allowing travel to a specific country.
ビジネスホテル
bijinesuhoteru
An affordable, no-frills hotel intended for business travelers.
ビスタカー
bisutakaa
A railway car designed with a glass-roofed observation deck.
ピスト
pisuto
A fixed-gear bicycle, a fencing strip, or an airport runway.
ピット
pitto
A hole or sunken area, especially the service area in motorsports or a bowling alley.
ピットイン
pittoin
Making a stop at the pits during a race for servicing or refueling.
フェリー
ferii
A boat or ship for conveying passengers and goods, especially over a short distance.