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大八車 (だいはちぐるま, daihachiguruma) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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In the Edo period, they transported rice bales with large two-wheeled wagons.
A model of a large two-wheeled wagon is on display at the museum.
Kanji 八 eight, eight radical (no. 12) 代 substitute, change, convert Written forms 大だい 八はち 車ぐるま
Standard kanji spelling for this historical wagon.
代だい 八はち 車ぐるま
rarely-used kanji form
Rarely used kanji form.
Etymology The origin of the name 大八車 is uncertain, but it is traditionally associated with its large size and eight-spoked wheels. The kanji 大八 literally means 'big eight', possibly referring to the wheel design.
