運転者

unten-sha
nounBeginner
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
+
person
suffix
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