noun
- plural of jinriksha; small two-wheeled passenger vehicles drawn by one or more people, traditionally used in East Asia
Usage: Also spelled 'rickshaws' in modern English; Historical and cultural term
Examples
- The tourists rode in jinrikshas through the narrow streets of the old city.
- In early 20th-century Japan, jinrikshas were a common form of transportation.
- The museum displayed photographs of jinrikshas from the colonial era.
- Jinrikshas required strong pullers to navigate steep hills.
- Some cities still maintain jinrikshas as attractions for visitors.