Origin Map Japanese
The etymology atlas for Japanese learners.
Real origins of katakana loanwords, kanji characters, native Japanese words — with cited sources and confidence labels.
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Transport loanwords
Show all- Confidentアイドリングaidoringu
engine idling; warming up · en_jp (lang code)
- Plausibleオートバイotobai
motorcycle · en_jp (lang code)
- Confidentガソリンスタンドgasorinsutando
gas station · en_jp (lang code)
- Confidentハンドルhandoru
steering wheel; handle · English (en)
- Confidentペーパードライバーpepa doraiba
licensed but inexperienced driver · en_jp (lang code)
- Confidentベビーカーbebika
stroller; baby carriage · en_jp (lang code)
- Confidentマイカーmaika
one's own car; private car · en_jp (lang code)
- Confidentヨットyotto
yacht · Dutch (nl)