Translation guide
A three-wheeled truck, commonly known as an auto rickshaw or tuk-tuk in many countries, but in Japan it typically refers to a small three-wheeled cargo vehicle.
A small, motorized three-wheeled truck used for light cargo transport, common in mid-20th century Japan.
The standard term for a three-wheeled truck in Japanese. '三輪' means three-wheeled, and 'トラック' is truck.
昔、三輪トラックは日本の街でよく見られた。
In the past, three-wheeled trucks were a common sight in Japanese towns.
A three-wheeled passenger vehicle used as a taxi, common in countries like Thailand, India, etc. Not native to Japan but understood.
Loanword from Thai 'tuk-tuk', widely recognized in Japan for the Southeast Asian three-wheeled taxi.
バンコクではトゥクトゥクに乗ってみたい。
I want to ride a tuk-tuk in Bangkok.
Literally 'three-wheeled taxi', a descriptive term that can be used for auto rickshaws in general.
A 軽トラック (kei truck) is a small four-wheeled truck, not a three-wheeler. If you're talking about a modern small truck in Japan, it's almost certainly a 軽トラック.
軽トラックは四輪です。
Kei trucks are four-wheeled.
Literally 'auto three-wheeler', often used for motorized three-wheeled vehicles including trucks. Slightly more dated or technical.
このオート三輪は昭和30年代のものです。
This three-wheeled truck is from the Showa 30s (1955-1964).
インドでは三輪タクシーが便利な交通手段だ。
In India, three-wheeled taxis are a convenient means of transportation.
From 'auto rickshaw', sometimes used in travel contexts but less common than トゥクトゥク.
オートリキシャは東南アジアでよく見かける。
Auto rickshaws are often seen in Southeast Asia.