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How to say 'Drive' in Japanese | ドライブ

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The Japanese word for Drive is 'Doraibu', written as ドライブ in Japanese.

    word

    ドライブ

    Meaning

    Drive

    Reading

    Doraibu

    Explanation

    The Japanese verbal noun 'ドライブ (doraibu)' means 'drive'. It refers to the act of operating a vehicle, typically a car, or going for a leisurely trip by car. This word is often used in contexts related to traveling or enjoying a scenic route. For example: Let's go for a drive「ドライブに行こう」(どらいぶにいこう). I enjoy driving along the coast「海岸沿いをドライブするのが好きです」(かいがんぞいをどらいぶするのがすきです). The word can also imply a sense of relaxation or enjoyment associated with driving, rather than just the functional aspect of operating a vehicle.

    Part Of Speech

    verbal noun

    Frequency

    1426

    Composition

    katakana

    Handwriting

Katakana in the Word ドライブ

This word contains 4 Katakana characters :

  • katakana

    ド

    Reading

    Do

  • katakana

    ラ

    Reading

    Ra

  • katakana

    イ

    Reading

    I

  • katakana

    ブ

    Reading

    Bu

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What does 'Doraibu' (ドライブ) mean?

'Doraibu' means 'Drive' .

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