Translation guide
The English word 'cargo' refers to goods carried by a ship, plane, truck, or other vehicle. In Japanese, the most common and natural equivalent is 貨物 (kamotsu), which covers freight, goods, and cargo in general. Other terms like 積み荷 (tsumini) and カーゴ (kāgo) are used in specific contexts.
To refer to goods transported commercially, especially by ship, plane, or truck.
The standard word for cargo, freight, or goods. Used in logistics, transportation, and everyday contexts.
A lot of cargo is handled at this port.
A freight train passed through the station.
Refers specifically to cargo loaded onto a vehicle or vessel. Often used for ships and trucks.
The ship's cargo arrived safely.
Loanword from English, used in compound terms like カーゴパンツ (cargo pants) or in brand names. Not commonly used alone for general cargo.
Cargo pants are in fashion.
To refer specifically to cargo transported by air.
To refer to cargo carried by a ship.
貨物 (kamotsu) is the most versatile and common word for cargo or freight. 積み荷 (tsumini) emphasizes goods that have been loaded onto a vehicle/vessel. カーゴ (kāgo) is a loanword mainly used in compounds or brand names, not as a standalone term for cargo.
エアカーゴサービスを利用する。
We use an air cargo service.
The work of unloading the cargo began.