noun
high-decker sightseeing bus
A type of tourist bus with elevated seating to give passengers a better view. Wasei-eigo from English 'high decker'.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from high decker, high-deck car
See also: 観光バス
観光バスにはハイデッカーがよく使われる。
High-decker buses are often used for sightseeing tours.
Standard katakana spelling for this wasei-eigo term.
Variant spelling with a middle dot; less common but still seen.
観光バス is a general term for a sightseeing bus, while ハイデッカー specifically refers to a bus with high seating for better views.
Wasei-eigo from English 'high decker', referring to a bus with an elevated deck for sightseeing.