バイク

Frequency:
1

Short for motorcycle; a motorbike — an engine-powered two-wheeled vehicle.

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Examples

週末は友達とバイクでツーリングに行く予定だ。

I'm planning to go touring on a bike with friends this weekend.

新しいバイクを買って、免許を取ったばかりだ。

I bought a new motorcycle and just got my license.

ヘルメットはバイクに乗るとき必ず着用してください。

Be sure to wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle.

2

Sometimes used to mean bicycle, especially in compounds or certain contexts (e.g., mountain bike).

Noun

Examples

マウンテンバイクで山道を下るのは楽しい。

Riding a mountain bike down mountain trails is fun.

ピストバイクは街乗りでも人気だ。

Fixed-gear bikes are also popular for riding around town.

子どものバイク(自転車)に補助輪を付けた。

I put training wheels on my child's bike (bicycle).

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