運転者
unten-shanoun★Beginner
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
💡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和英辞典