Rickshaw

Two-wheeled passenger vehicle pulled by one person.

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A rickshaw is a two-wheeled passenger vehicle pulled by one person. Originally common in Asia, particularly Japan and China, they are now found worldwide. Early rickshaws were human-powered; modern versions may be motorized.

/ˈrɪkʃɔː/

The term 'rickshaw' is derived from the Japanese words 'risha' (人車) meaning 'human carriage' and 'sha' (車) meaning 'carriage'.

A rickshaw is like a small, two-wheeled cart that someone pulls to carry passengers - think of it as a human-powered taxi!

The word 'rickshaw' comes from the Japanese words 'risha' (human-powered vehicle) and 'sha' (vehicle)
Rickshaws were initially introduced as a replacement for sedan chairs
Some rickshaw pullers in Japan are now part of cultural performances

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