運転手
Meanings
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driver; chauffeur
Refers to a person who drives a vehicle as a profession, such as a taxi, bus, or private chauffeur.
I told the taxi driver the way.
He works as the company president's chauffeur.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の運転手driver of a specific vehicle
I asked the taxi driver for directions.
- 運転手として働くto work as a driver
He works as a driver for a bus company.
- 運転手を呼ぶto call a driver (e.g. a taxi)
I had someone call a driver for me in front of the station.
- 運転手になるto become a driver
My father had wanted to become a truck driver for many years.