Transport meanings in Japanese

輸送 (ゆそう)

Example:

The transport of goods is essential for trade.

商品輸送は貿易にとって不可欠です。

They use trucks for the transport of materials.

彼らは材料の輸送にトラックを使用しています。

Usage: formalContext: Used in logistics, trade, and shipping contexts.

Note: This term is commonly used in business and logistics discussions.

交通 (こうつう)

Example:

Public transport is very convenient in this city.

この都市では公共交通機関がとても便利です。

He prefers to use public transport instead of driving.

彼は運転する代わりに公共交通機関を利用するのが好きです。

Usage: informalContext: Used when discussing public transportation systems.

Note: This refers specifically to public transportation like buses and trains.

運ぶ (はこぶ)

Example:

Can you transport this box to the other room?

この箱を別の部屋に運んでくれますか？

They transported the furniture to their new house.

彼らは家具を新しい家に運びました。

Usage: informalContext: Used in everyday situations where objects are moved from one place to another.

Note: This verb form is often used in casual conversation.

移動 (いどう)

Example:

The transport of people is crucial during emergencies.

緊急時には人々の移動が重要です。

They organized the transport of people to the event.

彼らはイベントへの人々の移動を手配しました。

Usage: formalContext: Used in contexts regarding the movement of people, especially in planning and logistics.

Note: This term is often used in formal settings, such as planning for events or emergencies.

convey

To transport or carry something from one place to another.

Example: The goods were conveyed to the warehouse by truck.

Note: Convey is more commonly used for the movement of goods or information rather than people.

carry

To take or bring something from one place to another.

Example: She carried the heavy bags up the stairs.

Note: Carry is often used for smaller items or personal belongings.

move

To change the position or location of something or someone.

Example: The troops were moved to a new location.

Note: Move is a more general term that can refer to any kind of displacement.

ship

To send or transport goods by sea, air, or land.

Example: The company ships products to customers worldwide.

Note: Ship specifically refers to the transportation of goods.

transfer

To move from one place, position, or job to another.

Example: The patient was transferred to a different hospital for specialized treatment.

Note: Transfer implies a change in location or ownership.

On the go

Being constantly busy or active, often in terms of traveling or moving from one place to another.

Example: I'm always on the go, traveling between meetings.

Note: The phrase 'on the go' implies a sense of continuous movement or activity, while 'transport' refers to the act of moving people or goods from one place to another.

Catch a ride

To get a lift or a ride with someone going in the same direction.

Example: Can I catch a ride with you to the airport?

Note: While 'catch a ride' focuses on getting a ride with someone, 'transport' is a broader term encompassing various modes of transportation.

Hit the road

To begin a journey or leave a place, especially by driving or walking.

Example: We need to hit the road early in the morning to avoid traffic.

Note: This phrase emphasizes the start of a journey or trip, which is related to the concept of transport but with a specific focus on departure.

In transit

Refers to something being moved or transported from one place to another.

Example: The package is currently in transit and should arrive by tomorrow.

Note: While 'in transit' relates to the process of something being moved, 'transport' is a broader term that encompasses the entire act of moving people or goods.

Hitch a ride

To get a ride from someone, often by asking or accepting an offer from a stranger.

Example: I had to hitch a ride with a stranger when my car broke down.

Note: Similar to 'catch a ride', 'hitch a ride' focuses on getting a ride with someone, emphasizing the informal or unexpected nature of the transportation.

Road trip

A journey or excursion taken by car, often for pleasure or exploration.

Example: Let's plan a road trip along the coast next summer.

Note: While 'road trip' involves traveling by road, 'transport' is a broader term encompassing various modes of transportation beyond just cars.

Ferry across

To travel or be transported by a ferry, typically across a body of water.

Example: We'll take a ferry across the river to reach the island.

Note: This phrase specifically refers to traveling by ferry, which is a mode of transport used for crossing bodies of water, distinguishing it from other forms of transportation.

Commute

Refers to the regular journey between one's home and place of work or study.

Example: I commute to work every day by train.

Note: This term specifically relates to the daily journey to work or school, rather than transportation in general.

Ride-share

Refers to sharing a vehicle with others, especially strangers, for a particular journey.

Example: Let's ride-share to the airport to save money.

Note: It involves sharing a ride with others, often for cost-saving or environmental reasons.

Carpool

Refers to a group of people traveling together in a car, typically to work or a specific destination.

Example: We should carpool to reduce traffic congestion.

Note: Similar to ride-share, but usually involves a group of acquaintances or coworkers sharing a vehicle for a common purpose.

Joyride

Refers to a ride taken solely for pleasure or excitement, often implying the vehicle was taken without permission.

Example: The teenagers took a joyride in their neighbor's convertible.

Note: Has a playful or even reckless connotation, unlike a regular transportation journey, and may involve unauthorized use of a vehicle.

Get around

Refers to moving from place to place, especially in a city or region, typically using various modes of transportation.

Example: We can get around the city using public transport.

Note: It emphasizes the act of moving around or navigating a place using different transport options.

Shuttle

Refers to a transportation service that runs back and forth between two points at regular intervals.

Example: The hotel offers a free shuttle service to the airport.

Note: More specific than just 'transport,' often used for short, frequent trips between specific locations like airports, hotels, or campuses.

Whisk away

Refers to moving someone quickly or suddenly to a different place, often with a sense of luxury or urgency.

Example: The limo whisked the celebrity away from the crowd.

Note: Emphasizes the speed or elegance of the transportation process, often associated with a glamorous or special context.

Transport is a major contributor to air pollution.

The company specializes in the transport of hazardous materials.

We need to find a reliable transport solution for our products.

Transport - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: transport

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): transport

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): transport

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): transported

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): transporting

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): transports

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): transport

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): transport

Syllables, Separation and Stress

transport Contains 2 syllables: trans • port

Phonetic transcription: tran(t)s-ˈpȯrt

trans port , tran(t)s ˈpȯrt (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

transport: ~ 1300 (Very common).

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