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低公害車 (teikougaisha) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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The government is promoting the spread of low-emission vehicles.
This parking lot has spaces reserved for low-emission vehicles.
Kanji 公 public, prince, official Related words 電でん 気き 自じ 動どう 車しゃ 電気自動車 specifically means an electric vehicle, while 低公害車 is a broader category that includes hybrids, fuel-cell vehicles, and other low-emission types.
エコカー エコカー is a more casual, marketing-friendly term for eco-friendly cars, often used in consumer contexts. 低公害車 is more formal and policy-oriented.
Etymology Compound of 低 (low), 公害 (pollution), and 車 (vehicle). A straightforward modern coinage reflecting environmental concerns.