Translation guide
The English word "carriage" has several distinct meanings, from a horse-drawn vehicle to posture and transportation. This guide covers the most common uses for learners.
A vehicle pulled by horses, used historically or for ceremonies.
The standard word for a horse-drawn carriage or wagon.
昔は馬車で移動していた。
In the old days, people traveled by carriage.
Cinderella rode in a pumpkin carriage.
Loanword from English, used in specific contexts like theme parks or foreign settings.
I rode in a carriage at Disneyland.
The way a person holds their body when standing or moving.
The act of moving people or items from one place to another.
General term for transporting goods. Often used in logistics.
We use trucks for the carriage of goods.
Transportation, often on a larger scale or over long distances.
Carrying by hand, often for personal items.
A separate section of a train where passengers sit.
A small vehicle for pushing a baby, called a stroller in American English.
The moving part of a typewriter that holds the paper.
Used in technical contexts for the typewriter carriage.
The typewriter carriage won't move.
The words 'carriage' and 'marriage' sound similar but have completely different meanings. In Japanese, 馬車 (carriage) and 結婚 (marriage) are distinct.
彼の身のこなしは優雅だ。
His carriage is elegant.
Safety is the top priority in the carriage of passengers.
This bag is convenient for carriage.
This carriage has reserved seating.
Old-fashioned baby carriages were large.