motor scooter; moped; motorized bicycle
Slang abbreviation of 原動機付自転車. Refers to small motorized two-wheelers, typically 50cc or under, often used by students and for short trips.
See also: 原動機付自転車
When I was in high school, I commuted by moped.
I just got my moped license.
A slang shortening based on 原動機付自転車 “motorized bicycle,” combining its initial 原 with チャリ “bicycle.”