観覧車(かんらんしゃ)

かんらんしゃ
noun
Ferris wheel
leisure
1. Ferris wheel
A large rotating wheel with passenger cars attached around its rim, offering views from height; a common amusement park ride.
観覧車(かんらんしゃ)に乗(の)る。
To ride the Ferris wheel.
観覧車(かんらんしゃ)から夜景(やけい)を見(み)た。
I watched the night view from the Ferris wheel.
あの観覧車(かんらんしゃ)は世界(せかい)で二番目(にばんめ)に高(たか)い。
That Ferris wheel is the second tallest in the world.

Composed of 観覧(かんらん) (viewing) + 車(しゃ) (wheel, vehicle).

Common collocations

Cultural note

A ride on a 観覧車(かんらんしゃ) is a classic date, often at night for the view. Landmark wheels include Yokohama's コスモクロック21.

Related words

Related Words

Compare: メリーゴーランド (merry-go-round)
Related: 遊園地(ゆうえんち) (amusement park)
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