Translation guide
A ship designed to transport unpackaged bulk cargo, such as grains, coal, ore, and cement.
The learner wants to refer to the type of ship itself.
The most common and standard term for a bulk carrier in Japanese. Literally 'loose-loading ship'.
この港には多くのばら積み船が停泊している。
Many bulk carriers are anchored in this port.
Katakana loanword from English, commonly used in technical and international contexts.
バルクキャリアは鉄鉱石を運ぶのに使われる。
Bulk carriers are used to transport iron ore.
Abbreviated form of バルクキャリア, used in industry jargon.
あのバルカーはパナマックスサイズだ。
That bulker is Panamax size.
The learner wants to specify a subtype based on cargo or size.
Ore carrier, a type of bulk carrier designed specifically for ore.
鉱石運搬船は非常に重い貨物を運ぶ。
Ore carriers transport very heavy cargo.
Grain carrier, specifically for grains.
穀物運搬船が小麦を積み込んでいる。
The grain carrier is loading wheat.
Cement carrier, a specialized bulk carrier for cement.
セメント運搬船は粉塵が発生しやすい。
Cement carriers are prone to generating dust.