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scooter; motor scooter
A small, lightweight motorcycle with a step-through frame and a platform for the rider's feet. In Japan, typically refers to motorized scooters requiring a license.
From English "scooter." In Japan, motor scooters are a very common form of transportation, especially in cities. They are classified by engine displacement: 50cc and under (原付, moped class) can be ridden with any driver's license, while larger models require a motorcycle license.
Common collocations
- スクーターに乗る — to ride a scooter
- スクーターで行く — to go by scooter
- 電動スクーター — electric scooter
- スクーターを停める — to park a scooter
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原付 (moped (50cc or under)
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バイク (motorcycle)
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自動二輪車 (motorcycle)
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キックボード (kick scooter)