“Motorcycle” in Japanese
Short answer
オートバイ
ootobai
Motorcycle in Japanese is “オートバイ” (ootobai). Full meaning: motorcycle, motorbike.
Other ways to say “Motorcycle” in Japanese
モーターサイクル
mootaasaikuru motorcycle
原付一種
gentsukiisshu motorcycle, less than or equal to 50cc
小型二輪
kogatanirin motorcycle, greater than or equal to 250cc
単車
tansha two-wheeled motor vehicle, motorcycle, motorbike
自動二輪車
jidounirinsha motorcycle (with a displacement of 50cc or more), motorbike
落車
rakusha falling from bicycle, motorcycle, etc. while driving (esp. in a race)
モーターバイク
mootaabaiku motorbike, motorcycle
鉄馬
tetsuma armored horse, strong horse; wind chime; motorcycle
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