1. a small two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or more people, used especially in Japan and other Asian countries.
Usage: also spelled ricksha or rickshaw; historical and cultural term

Examples

• The tourist hired a jinrikisha to tour the old streets of Kyoto.
• In the early 20th century, jinrikishas were a common form of transportation in Japanese cities.
• The museum displayed a restored jinrikisha from the Meiji period.
• Jinrikishas are still used in some tourist areas as a traditional attraction.
• The word jinrikisha comes from Japanese, meaning 'human-powered vehicle.'