The Japanese word for taxi is takushī (タクシー) and the abbreviated word is taku (タク). Find more words related to taxis and their correct pronunciations in the following section.
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| Romanji | Kanji | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi cab タクシー | Takushī | None | |
| Taxi Abbreviation タク | Taku | None | |
| Taxi stop/rank タクシーのりば | Takushī noriba | タクシー乗り場 | |
| Shared taxi のりあいタクシー | Noriai takushī | 乗合タクシー | |
| Private taxi こじんタクシー | Kojin takushī | 個人タクシー | |
| Taxi fare タクシー代 | Takushī-dai | None |
Interesting facts about taxis in Japan
Taxis in Japan’s major cities costs considerably more than public transportation, but they do become essential after midnight when trains and buses stop. The fare for a standard four-passenger taxi starts at around 400-750 yen for the first 2 kilometers and increases by around 80-100 yen for every additional 300 meters traveled. Keep in mind that late night rates increase on average by 20 percent and that expressway tolls are also added to the fare.