タクシー
takushī[ta̠kɯ̟̊ɕiː]
The Japanese word for taxi is タクシー (takushī). Wiktionary also lists 辻自動車 (tsujijidōsha).
Meaning: vehicle available for public hire (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| タクシー | takushī | [ta̠kɯ̟̊ɕiː] (narrow) |
| 辻自動車 | tsujijidōsha | [t͡sɨʑiʑido̞ːɕa̠] (narrow) |
The loanword タクシー is the most common way to refer to a taxi. To hail or catch a taxi on the street, you can use the phrase タクシーを拾う. If you are requesting a taxi via a phone call or an app, use タクシーを呼ぶ.
How does it change in a sentence?
You can create a compound noun meaning taxi fare or taxi cost by adding the suffix -dai to タクシー, resulting in タクシー代. Additionally, the word 運転手 can be used to refer to a taxi driver.
How do you pronounce it?
takushī
Did you know?
- Unlike in many Western countries, taxi doors in Japan are operated by the driver via a lever, so passengers should not attempt to open or close them manually.
- When paying with a taxi, it is common practice to place your money or credit card on a small tray provided near the driver rather than handing it directly to them.
- In Japan, many taxi drivers wear white gloves as part of their professional uniform to signify cleanliness and service standards.
Examples in context
- タクシーを拾って。Hail a taxi.This sentence shows how to express the action of hailing a タクシー.Tatoeba #11535695 by small_snow, translation #6614348 by Eccles17
- タクシーを呼んで。Call a taxi.This sentence demonstrates how to express the action of calling a タクシー.Tatoeba #11535697 by small_snow, translation #9770427 by DJ_Saidez
- タクシー代あるの？Do you have money for a taxi?This sentence uses タクシー代 to ask about having money for the taxi fare.Tatoeba #11561890 by small_snow, translation #7911210 by Nudl
- 築地市場、お願いします。Tsukiji fish market, please.
- 177 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ren and Himari are standing outside a station at night.
- 蓮 Renタクシーを捕まえよう。Takushii o tsukamaeyou.Let's try to catch a taxi.
- 陽葵 Himariあ、タクシーが来たよ！A, takushii ga kita yo!Oh, a taxi is coming!
- 蓮 Ren陽葵、あれに乗ろう。Himari, are ni norou.Himari, let's get in that one.
- 陽葵 Himariわかった、蓮さん。Wakatta, Ren-san.Okay, Ren.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “taxi” translations and entries タクシー, 辻自動車, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
