jinrikisha

American  

[jin-rik-shaw, -shah] / dʒɪnˈrɪk ʃɔ, -ʃɑ /

Also jinrickshaw, or jinricksha

noun

1. rickshaw.

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jinrikisha British  

/ dʒɪnˈrɪkʃɔː, -ʃə /

noun

1. other names for rickshaw

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Etymology

Origin of jinrikisha

First recorded in 1870–75; from Japanese, equivalent to jin “man, person” + -riki “power, strength” + -sha “vehicle, carriage” (from Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese rénlì shē )

Example Sentences

The collection also included a small, red-leather-bound journal, letters and photographs taken by 14-year-old Clarence, including a rare color photo of his mother aboard a jinrikisha.

From Los Angeles Times

Arrived at Yedo, the station was surrounded by jinrikishas, whose masters were kept in better order than the cabmen of New York.

From Project Gutenberg

And the tea houses—and the tomtoms—and the bazaars—and the jinrikishas—and all the rest.

From Project Gutenberg

But before Monsieur could answer, Seki had called June and the jinrikisha had started on its way.

From Project Gutenberg

One hour daily to go, and one to return by jinrikisha.

From Project Gutenberg