Translation guide
A business that transports goods or passengers for the public, often regulated by law.
Referring to a company that provides public transportation services for goods or people.
Referring to a carrier that is legally obligated to serve the public without discrimination.
Referring to a company that provides public communication services, like phone or internet.
The direct translation '共通運送業者' is not used in Japanese. Use context-appropriate terms like 運送業者 or 通信事業者.
common carrier (literal, unnatural)
General term for a carrier or transport company, often used in business contexts.
I'll send this package through a common carrier.
Literally 'transport company', widely understood and used in everyday conversation.
I work for a common carrier.
Emphasizes the transportation aspect, often used for freight or logistics.
When choosing a common carrier, compare the rates.
A common carrier must provide services in accordance with the terms of carriage.
Direct translation of 'common carrier' used in some legal contexts, but less common than 一般運送事業者.
Fulfill the responsibilities as a common carrier.
Standard term for a telecommunications carrier, often used for internet or phone service providers.
Fiber optic service provided by a common carrier.
Loanword from English, commonly used in tech and business contexts for telecom carriers.
Compare the rate plans of major common carriers.