自転車

Etymology 1
Coined in Japan in 1870 in the Meiji period in reference to a patented tricycle design. Later used to refer to bicycles.

Compound of 🇨🇬-derived elements.

Noun

 * 1) a bicycle

Synonyms

 * : a bicycle with extra baskets for groceries and children, generally ridden by young mothers
 * : a bicycle with extra baskets for groceries and children, generally ridden by young mothers
 * : a bicycle with extra baskets for groceries and children, generally ridden by young mothers

Derived terms

 * bicycle crossing
 * : a bicycle competition (race)
 * : a bicycle race
 * : “bicycle operations” → a business model that requires regular infusions of external capital to remain viable (similar to riding a bicycle, as halting operations means immediate bankruptcy, much as stopping pedaling causes a bicycle rider to fall over)
 * : a bike shop, a bicycle store
 * : a bicycle trip, bike touring

Noun

 * 1)  bicycle