How to say "cyclist" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- nounA less common loanword covering the neutral sense of a person who rides a bicycle, whether for sport or recreation; typical in writing about road racing or cycling as a hobby.
- nounA less common coinage that leans toward the hobbyist senses of the word: a cycling enthusiast or a cycling traveler, someone touring by bicycle, rather than a neutral label for any rider.
Use 「サイクリスト」 for the neutral sense of a person who rides a bicycle, and 「チャリダー」 when you mean an enthusiastic cyclist, especially one touring or traveling by bike; both are less common choices.
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