Translation guide
A pushchair is a small, folding chair on wheels used to push a baby or toddler around. In Japanese, the most common term is ベビーカー, a loanword from English 'baby car'. There are also native Japanese terms like 乳母車, but they are less common in everyday speech.
pushchair
A wheeled device for transporting a baby or toddler, pushed by an adult.
The most common and natural word for 'pushchair' or 'stroller' in modern Japanese. Used in everyday conversation.
ベビーカー is the standard modern term for any pushchair or stroller. 乳母車 is an older word that may evoke a vintage pram. バギー is a lightweight stroller, often used for travel. In most situations, ベビーカー is the safest choice.
Can I borrow a pushchair at the department store?
I went to the park pushing a pushchair.
This pushchair is light and easy to fold.
A traditional Japanese word for 'baby carriage' or 'pram'. It can sound old-fashioned or literary, but is still understood. Often used in historical contexts or formal writing.
In the past, mothers pushing prams were a common sight.
Refers specifically to a lightweight, compact stroller, often with a simple frame. More like an 'umbrella stroller'. Not a general term for all pushchairs.
It's convenient to take a buggy when traveling.