カー

JLPT:N3
Frequency:
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A loanword meaning 'car' or 'automobile'. Often used in casual speech, advertising, or compounds and can carry a more Western/brandy nuance.

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Examples

駅前で赤いカーを見かけた。

I saw a red car in front of the station.

あのメーカーのカーは燃費がいいと評判だ。

Cars from that manufacturer are reputed to have good fuel economy.

週末は友達とドライブに行って、カーラジオで音楽を聴いた。

On the weekend I went for a drive with friends and listened to music on the car radio.

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