noun
- Plural of jinricksha; light two-wheeled passenger vehicles drawn by one or more people, traditionally used in East Asia.
Usage: Also spelled 'rickshaws' in modern English; Historical and cultural term; Primarily used in historical or travel contexts
Examples
- The tourists rode in jinrickshas through the narrow streets of the old city.
- In early 20th-century Japan, jinrickshas were a common form of transportation.
- The museum displayed photographs of jinrickshas from the colonial era.
- Travelers hired jinrickshas to explore the bustling markets.
- Historical records describe how jinrickshas became popular in Asian cities during the 1800s.