noun
wheel well; wheel housing
Refers to the recessed area in a vehicle's body that accommodates the wheel. Wasei-eigo from English 'tire house'.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from tire house
タイヤハウスに泥がたまっていた。
Mud had accumulated in the wheel well.
Variant with interpunct; less common but seen in some contexts.
Wasei-eigo from English 'tire house'.