"kei car" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: kei cars [plural]
Etymology: Partial calque of Japanese 軽自動車 (keijidōsha, literally “light car”). Etymology templates: {{partial calque|en|ja|軽自動車|lit=light car|tr=keijidōsha}} Partial calque of Japanese 軽自動車 (keijidōsha, literally “light car”) Head templates: {{en-noun|head=kei car}} kei car (plural kei cars)
  1. A kind of light passenger automobiles sold in Japan. Vehicles of this type are distinguished by the use of smaller engines (with displacement up to 660 cc), and yellow and black (or black and yellow) license plates. Categories (topical): Automobiles Synonyms: Kei car, K-car Related terms: kei truck, Asian utility vehicle, microvan, sport utility vehicle Translations (vehicle classification): 軽自動車 (keijidōsha) (Japanese)

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