乗り物・乗物|のりものnorimono[0]heiban (flat)

JLPT N4approx.Common
Which spelling to use
乗り物乗り物 is the most common and most standard spelling. It is the form beginners should normally use.
乗物乗物 is a less common kanji-only variant of 乗り物. Recognize it, but choose 乗り物 when writing.
Definitions
  1. nounvehicle; conveyance; (means of) transport
    乗り物のりものは子供こども向むけである。↗
    Rides in the cars are for kids.
  2. nounride (at a fair, amusement park, etc.); attraction
Japanese definitions
  1. 人ひとや物ものを乗のせて運はこぶ道具どうぐや機器ききの総称そうしょう。ビークル。
  2. 江戸えど時代じだいに高級こうきゅう武士ぶしなどが乗のることを許ゆるされた立派りっぱな駕籠かご。
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