How to Say ‘Driver’ in Japanese
運転手さん
うんてんしゅさん
💬 Usage Tip: Adds a polite touch by including 'san'.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Politeness is crucial in Japanese interactions, even with taxi drivers.
Phrase Breakdown
運転手
さん
Word-by-Word Breakdown
運転うんてん
[unten]
driving
Refers to the act of operating a vehicle.
運転は難しいです。
Driving is difficult.
手しゅ
[shu]
hand
Used metaphorically to refer to a person, like a driver.
手が寒い。
My hands are cold.
さんさん
[san]
Mr./Ms.
A polite suffix used when addressing someone.
田中さん
Mr./Ms. Tanaka
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