Japanese Loanwords about Transport and Travel

A concourse; a large open hall or passage in a station, airport, or similar building.

A group of vehicles or ships traveling together.

A small low-slung kart used for recreation or racing.

A traffic light.

A gondola or similar open or enclosed carrier, especially on boats, lifts, or balloons.

A roadside facility for rest, food, and services.

A route or course intended for cycling.

A motorcycle sidecar.

The brake used to keep a parked car stationary.

The mirror mounted on the side of a vehicle for rearward visibility.

A wildlife viewing trip or expedition, especially in Africa.

A submarine; also used in Japanese for the submarine pitching style in baseball.

A roof panel on a car that can open or slide back.

A seat, especially one in a vehicle or public place.

A signal, especially in traffic, vehicles, or other controlled systems.

A ship, especially in ordinary nautical usage.

A downtown airport terminal facility, often linked to shuttle or bus access.

To shift a vehicle into a lower gear.

A word for several things that move back and forth or carry between points.

A bus that runs back and forth on a fixed route.

A priority seat on public transport, usually reserved for older passengers and other people in need.

A rugged off-road vehicle, or a Jeep-type vehicle.

A jet, especially an aircraft or jet propulsion.

A triangular sail set forward on a boat.

A junction, especially a road or highway interchange.

A suitcase for carrying clothes and other belongings.

A parking facility built on multiple levels.

A discounted airline ticket for students.

A rowing boat used for sculling.

A small two-wheeled motor vehicle.

A station or facility serving transport or related services.

A tire with metal studs for use on snow or ice.

A handbrake-assisted turning maneuver, especially in driving and motorsports.

A part fitted to a vehicle to block mud and water spray.

A reusable spacecraft used to carry people and cargo into space.

A car designed for speed and performance.

Driving in a safe, careful way.

A passenger car with a separate trunk and a fixed roof.

A glider or sailplane, especially a high-performance one.

A station, airport, or other transport hub building.

A taxicab for hire.

A small boat used to tow or maneuver larger vessels.

A ship or vehicle used to carry liquid cargo.

A truck designed to carry liquid cargo.

A tandem arrangement; also a motorcycle passenger riding behind the driver.

To dump; also a dump truck.

A truck used for carrying and dumping loose materials.

The act of leaving a hotel or similar accommodation.