Japanese word

輸送

Pronunciation

Romajiyusō

Meaning

  • nountransportation

Example

トラックで荷物を輸送します。to ra kku de ni motsu o yu sō shi ma su

We transport goods by truck.

Illustration for 輸送 (transportation)

More examples

この会社は海外への輸送も行っています。ko no gai sha wa kai gai e no yu sō mo okona tte i ma su

This company also handles overseas transportation.

Core concept

Describes moving people or goods from one place to another as part of an organized service or operation.

Common phrases

  • 輸送の安全yu sō no an zen

    transportation safety

  • 輸送手段yu sō shu dan

    means of transportation

  • 輸送費yu sō hi

    transportation cost

Similar words

運送unsō: Carrying goods or passengers from one place to another as a business or service.
運搬unpan: Moving goods, materials, or equipment from one place to another.
移送isō: Transferring a person or thing to another place for a specific practical or administrative purpose.

Definition in Japanese

人や物をある場所から別の場所へ運ぶこと。hito ya mono o a ru ba sho ka ra betsu no ba sho e hako bu ko to

Word origin

輸送 (yusō) combines 輸 (yu, "carry") and 送 (sō, "send"), expressing the movement of people or goods from one place to another.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, 輸送 (yusō) sounds more formal and organized than 運ぶ (hakobu), which is common for simply carrying something.

Related words

  • 輸送力yusōryokutransportation capacitynoun

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