彼は手を上げてタクシーを止めた。
He raised his hand and stopped a taxi.
Japanese
タクシー
タクシー
Meaning: taxi; cab
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Example sentences
I took a taxi from the station to my house.
タイミングよくタクシーが来た。
A taxi came at the perfect time.
もしお急ぎでしたら、タクシーを呼びましょうか。
If you are in a hurry, shall I call a taxi?
そのタクシーの運転手は、とても親切に道を教えてくれた。
That taxi driver very kindly showed me the way.
タクシーが駅の前でとまった。
The taxi stopped in front of the station.
赤信号だったので、タクシーは交差点の手前で停まった。
The taxi stopped before the intersection because the light was red.
タクシーのメーターが上がっていくのを不安な気持ちで見ていた。
I watched the taxi meter go up with a sense of anxiety.
Usage Notes
A common loanword for a passenger car for hire.
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