noun
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kei
Kei (noun) means a class of small, lightweight Japanese cars and vans with small engines, built to fit strict size and power limits. Example: “Kei cars are popular in Japan because they get tax breaks and are easy to park.”
noun
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A class of small, lightweight Japanese cars and vans with small engines, built to fit strict size and power limits.
"Kei cars are popular in Japan because they get tax breaks and are easy to park."
"He imported a used kei truck for work around the farm."
How to use kei
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tiny, fuel-efficient category of car made in Japan.
Common pairings
kei car
kei truck
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Etymology
From Japanese kei (軽), meaning "light" or "lightweight", shortened from keijidōsha ("light automobile").
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What does “kei” mean?
The word “kei” means a class of small, lightweight Japanese cars and vans with small engines, built to fit strict size and power limits. In plain terms, a tiny, fuel-efficient category of car made in Japan.
How do you use “kei” in a sentence?
Here is “kei” used in a sentence: “Kei cars are popular in Japan because they get tax breaks and are easy to park.”
What part of speech is “kei”?
“Kei” is a noun.
Where does the word “kei” come from?
The word “kei” comes from Japanese. From Japanese kei (軽), meaning "light" or "lightweight", shortened from keijidōsha ("light automobile").
Is “kei” a common word?
“Kei” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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