Translation guide
A car with a long body and a rear door, where the passenger and cargo areas are combined. In Japanese, this is most commonly referred to as ステーションワゴン, a loanword from English.
ステーションワゴン
station wagon
Referring to the car body style with an extended rear cargo area and a tailgate.
The standard Japanese term, directly borrowed from English. Widely understood and used in car classifications.
新しいステーションワゴンを買いました。
I bought a new station wagon.
ステーションワゴンは家族に人気があります。
Station wagons are popular with families.
A shorter, more casual term often used in conversation. Can also refer to vans or minivans, so context is important.
May be ambiguous; clarify if you specifically mean a station wagon rather than a minivan.
Refers to a commercial or light van, sometimes used for wagon-like vehicles, but typically implies a more utilitarian or cargo-oriented design.
あのワゴン、かっこいいね。
That wagon looks cool.
このライトバンは荷物がたくさん積めます。
This light van can carry a lot of luggage.