中古車(ちゅうこしゃ)

A compound of 中古(ちゅうこ) (secondhand; used) and 車(しゃ) (car; vehicle). Japan has an especially large and well-organized used car market, with vehicles often in excellent condition due to the country's strict vehicle inspection system (車検(しゃけん)).

Common collocations

• 中古車(ちゅうこしゃ)販売(はんばい): used car sales
• 中古車(ちゅうこしゃ)販売店(はんばいてん): used car dealership
• 中古車(ちゅうこしゃ)市場(しじょう): used car market
• 中古車(ちゅうこしゃ)を探(さが)す: to look for a used car
• 認定(にんてい)中古車(ちゅうこしゃ): certified pre-owned vehicle

Similar words

• 新車(しんしゃ): new car — the direct opposite
• 中古(ちゅうこ): secondhand; used — the general term for any secondhand item, not limited to cars
• 中古品(ちゅうこひん): secondhand goods — broader category covering all used items