Japanese word

荷

Pronunciation

Romajini

Meaning

  • nounbaggage

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 荷を運ぶni o hako bu

    carry baggage

  • 荷を積むni o tsu mu

    load baggage

  • 荷を下ろすni o o ro su

    unload baggage

Similar words

荷物nimotsu: Personal belongings or goods packed as a load for carrying or transport.
貨物kamotsu: Goods carried from one place to another, especially in commercial transport.

Definition in Japanese

運搬の対象としてまとめられた物品。un pan no tai shō to shi te ma to me ra re ta bup pin

Word origin

荷 (ni) is an old native Japanese noun for something carried as a burden or load, later extending to transported goods and personal baggage; its deeper origin is uncertain.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • loadnoun
  • cargonoun
  • goodsnoun

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