車椅子（くるまいす、kurumaisu）
- wheelchair

The Japanese word 車椅子 くるまいす (kuruma-isu) refers to a wheelchair. It is a mobility device designed to assist individuals who have difficulty walking or are unable to walk. It typically consists of a seat, wheels, and other components for propulsion and maneuvering. It enables the user to move around independently or with assistance. It is used in various settings, including homes, hospitals, public spaces, and transportation. The word 車椅子 is versatile and applies to both manual and powered wheelchairs.

⚫︎彼はおじいさんのために新しい車椅子を買った。 Translation: He bought a new wheelchair for his grandfather. ⚫︎車椅子の利用者はエレベーターを使わなければなりません。 Translation: Wheelchair users must use the elevator. ⚫︎その病院は全ての患者に車椅子》を提供する。 Translation: That hospital provides wheelchairs to all patients.

This word is used in everyday conversation and in more formal settings. You can use it to talk about someone needing a wheelchair, describing a wheelchair itself, or referring to accessible facilities for wheelchair users. It’s important to be respectful when talking about the use of 車椅子.

The word 車椅子 is primarily written using kanji and hiragana: 車椅子. ⚫︎車 (kuruma) means "vehicle" or "wheel". ⚫︎椅子 (isu) means "chair". The reading is くるまいす (kuruma-isu) in hiragana. There is no other common way to write it.

There aren’t direct synonyms. However, related terms include: ⚫︎ 車いす (kuruma-isu): This is the same word. The second kanji 椅子 can be written as いす. ⚫︎ 電動車椅子》 (dentō kuruma-isu): Electric wheelchair.

There are no direct antonyms for 車椅子. However, the opposite concept would be someone who does not need a wheelchair and can walk independently.

彼女は事故の後、車椅子を使うことになった。 ・Translation: She started using a wheelchair after the accident. ・Explanation: This sentence describes a situation where someone needs to use a wheelchair due to an injury.

この建物は車椅子用のスロープが設置されている。 ・Translation: This building has ramps for wheelchairs. ・Explanation: This sentence describes the accessibility of a building for wheelchair users.

The word 車椅子 is a compound word: ⚫︎ 車 (kuruma), meaning "vehicle" or "wheel," indicating the means of movement. ⚫︎ 椅子 (isu), meaning "chair," describing the seating aspect of the device. It literally translates to "wheel chair."