jinriksha

Definition

Synonym of rickshaw.

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 人力車(じんりきしゃ) (jinrikisha).

Example Sentences

• "There are no roads outside the villages in northern Yezo, no jinriksha,—those most fascinating man-power carriages,—no kago, or swinging cars, and no side-saddles..."
• "In the Transportation Buildin' is a map one hundred feet long, showing the transportation facilities of the Empire, a perfect network of railways and telegraphand telephone wires, showin' they have other ways of gettin' 'round there besides man-carts and jinrikshas, yes, indeed!"
• "Then a treat is in store for me! Three jinriksha are procured, and we ride off to the station. My, what a thrill!!!"