Bengali · Travel & Places
রিকশা
riksha
Rickshaw
Beginnernoun
Definition
The colorful cycle rickshaw; Dhaka is the rickshaw capital of the world.
Example
রিকশায় বাজারে যাই।
Let's take a rickshaw to the market.
Etymology
'রিকশা' (riksha) comes from the Japanese word 'jinrikisha,' meaning 'man-powered vehicle,' which was introduced during the colonial period. Over time, it adapted into Bengali vernacular.
How & Where It’s Used
'রিকশা' (riksha) is primarily used in informal conversations and is ubiquitous in urban areas. It is often seen in the context of local transportation.