What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
rikshaw
Example
I hired a rickshaw to take me to the market. [rickshaw: noun]
Example
The driver pedaled the rickshaw through the narrow streets of the city. [rickshaw: noun]
jinrikisha
Example
We took a jinrikisha ride around the historic district. [jinrikisha: noun]
Example
The jinrikisha driver wore a traditional hat and outfit. [jinrikisha: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Rickshaw is more commonly used than jinrikisha in everyday language and is recognized in more countries. Jinrikisha is a more specialized term used mainly in Japan and for sightseeing purposes.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between rikshaw and jinrikisha?
Neither rickshaw nor jinrikisha is considered formal or informal. Both can be used in various contexts, depending on the situation and the level of formality required.
