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Truck

trək
Very common
~ 2400
~ 2400, Very common
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トラック (torakku), トラック (torakku) (as a verb), トラック (torakku) (in music)

Truck meanings in Japanese

トラック (torakku)

Example:
The truck delivered the goods to the store.
トラックが商品の配達を店舗にしました。
He drives a large truck for his job.
彼は仕事のために大きなトラックを運転します。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in transportation, logistics, and vehicles.
Note: The term 'トラック' is borrowed from English and is commonly used in Japan to refer to large vehicles used for transporting cargo.

トラック (torakku) (as a verb)

Example:
We need to truck these supplies to the site.
これらの供給品を現場に運ぶ必要があります。
They trucked the equipment across the country.
彼らは機材を全国に運びました。
Usage: informalContext: Used in logistics and transportation contexts.
Note: Though less common, 'トラック' can also be used as a verb to mean transporting goods.

トラック (torakku) (in music)

Example:
This album has a great opening truck.
このアルバムには素晴らしいオープニングトラックがあります。
They released a new truck last week.
彼らは先週、新しいトラックをリリースしました。
Usage: informalContext: Used in music and entertainment.
Note: In the context of music, 'トラック' refers to a music track or song.

Truck's synonyms

lorry

A lorry is a British English term for a large vehicle used for transporting goods.
Example: The delivery company uses a large lorry to transport goods across the country.
Note: Lorry is commonly used in British English, while 'truck' is more common in American English.

semi-trailer

A semi-trailer is a trailer without a front axle that is attached to a truck or tractor.
Example: The semi-trailer was filled with goods ready for delivery to the warehouse.
Note: A semi-trailer specifically refers to the trailer part of a truck combination, which is different from a standalone truck.

rig

In informal usage, 'rig' can refer to a large truck or vehicle used for a specific purpose.
Example: The rig pulled up to the construction site with all the necessary equipment.
Note: Rig is a more informal term compared to 'truck' and may refer to specialized vehicles or equipment.

haulier

A haulier is a person or company that transports goods by road.
Example: The haulier was responsible for transporting goods between the warehouse and the distribution center.
Note: Haulier specifically refers to the individual or company involved in transporting goods, whereas 'truck' refers to the vehicle itself.

Truck expressions, common phrases

Hit the road

This means to begin a journey or to start traveling.
Example: It's getting late, we should hit the road before it gets dark.
Note: This phrase does not directly refer to a truck but rather to the act of starting a journey.

Keep on truckin'

This means to persevere or continue on despite challenges.
Example: I know work has been tough lately, but just keep on truckin'!
Note: The phrase uses 'truckin'' as a slang term for moving forward or making progress.

Truckload of something

This means a very large quantity or amount of something.
Example: He brought a truckload of gifts for the party.
Note: In this context, 'truckload' is used as a metaphorical measure of abundance rather than a literal truck full of items.

Truck stop

This refers to a rest area or a service area on a highway specifically designed for trucks.
Example: Let's grab some food at the truck stop on the highway.
Note: While 'truck stop' includes the word 'truck', its meaning is focused on a specific type of rest area catering to truck drivers.

Off the back of a truck

This means to obtain something illegally or through shady means.
Example: I got this new TV for a great price, it fell off the back of a truck if you know what I mean.
Note: The phrase uses 'off the back of a truck' as a humorous way to suggest the questionable origin of a product.

Truck in

This means to transport or deliver goods by truck.
Example: The delivery is trucked in early in the morning before the store opens.
Note: While 'truck' is used as a verb here, it specifically refers to the action of transporting goods by truck.

Truck driver's tan

This refers to a tan line on the arms caused by driving a truck with the window open.
Example: After a long summer on the road, he had a noticeable truck driver's tan on his arms.
Note: The phrase uses 'truck driver's tan' to describe a specific type of tan line associated with truck drivers.

Truck everyday (slang) expressions

Big rig

Big rig is a slang term typically used to refer to a large semi-truck or tractor-trailer.
Example: I saw a big rig on the highway hauling a long trailer.
Note: The term 'big rig' is more colloquial and informal compared to 'truck' or 'semi-truck.'

Tractor-trailer

Tractor-trailer is a term used to describe the combination of a semi-truck (tractor) and the trailer it hauls.
Example: The tractor-trailer jackknifed on the icy road, causing a traffic jam.
Note: This term is more technical and specific compared to the generic term 'truck' and indicates a specific type of truck used for hauling goods.

Semi

Semi is short for 'semi-truck' and is commonly used to refer to tractor-trailers.
Example: We're expecting a delivery from the semi later this afternoon.
Note: This term is more informal and abbreviated, often used in casual conversation or when discussing trucking industry related topics.

Bobtail

Bobtail refers to a semi-truck without a trailer attached, often used in the context of a truck moving without hauling cargo.
Example: The bobtail was weaving through traffic on the freeway, trying to make up time.
Note: The term 'bobtail' specifically refers to a semi-truck without a trailer, distinguishing it from a fully loaded tractor-trailer unit.

18-wheeler

The term 18-wheeler describes a large truck with 18 wheels, typically indicating a tractor-trailer combination.
Example: An 18-wheeler passed us on the highway, rumbling with its heavy load.
Note: This term emphasizes the number of wheels on the truck and is often used to refer to large trucks with multiple axles and wheels for heavy-duty hauling.

Rig up

Rig up means to assemble or set up makeshift equipment or gear for a specific purpose, often in a hurried or improvised manner.
Example: They had to rig up a temporary hitch to transport the cargo due to a malfunction.
Note: The term 'rig up' is more action-oriented and focused on quickly putting together a solution, rather than using standard or permanent equipment.

Truck - Examples

The truck driver delivered the goods to the warehouse.
The company bought a new truck for transportation.
The truck was too big to fit under the bridge.

Truck grammar

Truck - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: truck
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): trucks, truck
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): truck
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): trucked
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): trucking
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): trucks
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): truck
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): truck
Syllables, Separation and Stress
truck Contains 1 syllables: truck
Phonetic transcription: ˈtrək
truck , ˈtrək (The red syllable is stressed)

Truck - Importance and usage frequency

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.
truck: ~ 2400 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.