牛車

Reading: ぎっしゃ
Meaning: ox-drawn carriage (especially used by nobility in ancient Japan)
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Example Sentence
The nobleman's ox-drawn carriage passes along the road.
Usage Notes
A historical term referring to ox-drawn carriages used primarily by nobles during the Heian period. Different types existed based on the rider's rank and gender. When just 'くるま' was used in classical literature, it often referred to this type of carriage.
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