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  4. 運転者

運転者

unten-sha
driver

彼はプロの運転者です。

He is a professional driver.


general

A person who operates a vehicle, such as a car, bus, or truck.

運転者は交通ルールを守る必要があります。

Drivers must obey traffic rules.

This term is commonly used to refer to professional drivers, such as taxi drivers, truck drivers, or bus drivers.

Collocations

運転者の免許driver's license運転者の責任driver's responsibility

Synonyms

ドライバー運転手

Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Usage

'運転者' is more formal and often used in official documents or professional settings, while '運転手' is more casual.

Word Origin

Composed of '運転' (unten, meaning 'driving') and '者' (sha, meaning 'person').

Usage Notes

While '運転手' is also used, '運転者' is more formal and commonly used in official contexts.

Word Breakdown

運転
driving
root
+
者
person
suffix
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