Translation guide
The English word 'rider' can refer to a person riding a vehicle, animal, or device, or to an additional clause in a document. This guide covers the most common ways to express these concepts in Japanese.
To refer to someone who is riding a motorcycle, bicycle, horse, etc.
Common loanword for a motorcycle rider, especially in contexts like touring or sports riding. Can also refer to a horseback rider in some contexts, but less common.
彼は熱心なバイクのライダーです。
He is an enthusiastic motorcycle rider.
General term for a rider of any vehicle or animal. Often used in contexts like 'horse rider' or 'bicycle rider'.
その馬の乗り手は経験豊富だ。
The rider of that horse is experienced.
Specifically a jockey or professional horse rider in racing.
彼は有名な騎手です。
He is a famous jockey.
To refer to someone who is riding as a passenger, not driving.
General term for a passenger on a train, bus, taxi, etc. Not typically used for motorcycles or bicycles.
バスの乗客は全員無事だった。
All the bus riders were safe.
Literally 'person riding on the back', used for a passenger on a motorcycle or bicycle.
バイクの後ろに乗っている人はヘルメットをかぶってください。
The rider on the back of the motorcycle should wear a helmet.
To refer to an extra provision or amendment added to a bill, contract, or insurance policy.
Standard term for an additional clause or rider in a legal or formal document.
契約書に追加条項が付け加えられた。
A rider was added to the contract.
Often used for a special clause or rider in insurance policies.
この保険には特約が付いています。
This insurance policy has a rider.
The English word 'rider' can mean a passenger, but Japanese ライダー typically implies the driver of a motorcycle. Use 乗客 for passengers on public transport, or describe the position (e.g., 後ろに乗っている人) for motorcycle passengers.