Meaning

Primary

Car

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

くるま
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading. When learning the kanji, you didn't learn that reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you with this word:

You visit your mom who lives inside of a car. It's sad, and you feel bad. The first thing that pops out of your mouth is: "Cool Room, Ma (くるま) because you don't know what else to say about your ma's living situation.

Be sure to sort of cut off the last letters of the first two words... something like "coo' roo' ma!" Sad thing is, there is only one room in this car your mom calls home.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 車のナンバー

    a car number

    車のローン

    a car loan

    車のドア

    a car door

Context Sentences

父の車はベンツです。

My father's car is a Benz.

だれか車出してくれないかな?

I wonder if somebody could give us a ride.

フロリダまで車で一日半くらいかかるよ。

It takes about a day and a half by car to Florida.

Kanji Composition