English–Japanese

“baggage” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajini

Example

駅で荷を受け取ります。eki de ni o u ke to ri ma su

I receive the baggage at the station.

Illustration for 荷 (baggage)

How to say “baggage” in Japanese

“Baggage” in Japanese is 荷 (ni).

Presents movable goods as a physical load that is ready to be carried or transported.

Full entry for 荷: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 荷

窓口で荷を預けてください。mado guchi de ni o azu ke te ku da sa i

Please leave your baggage at the counter.

Tips for using 荷

  • In business and transport contexts, 荷 (ni) commonly points to a shipment or cargo, whereas travelers usually use 荷物 (nimotsu) for their baggage.

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