JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
軽自動車
A category of small, low-powered Japanese vehicles defined by specific size and engine regulations.
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Other forms
軽 common abbreviation
軽カー katakana version
Noun
"Kei Car" / "Light Automobile"
A specific legal classification of Japanese vehicles restricted to compact physical dimensions and an engine displacement under 660cc.
Example
日本 で 生活 する なら 、 税金 が 安い 軽自動車 が 便利 です よ 。
If you're going to live in Japan, a kei car is convenient because the taxes are cheap.
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