Translation guide
A conveyor is a mechanical system that moves items from one place to another, often in factories, airports, or warehouses. This guide covers how to express this concept in Japanese.
Referring to a conveyor belt or conveyor system in industrial, commercial, or everyday contexts.
The most common and general term for a conveyor, often used in factories and logistics. Can refer to the entire system or the belt itself.
In this factory, the conveyor runs 24 hours a day.
Specifically refers to a belt conveyor, emphasizing the belt component. Very common in industrial settings.
The luggage is transported by a belt conveyor.
An alternative spelling of コンベア, less common but still used in some technical contexts.
Please adjust the speed of the conveyor.
Referring to the conveyor belt system used in sushi restaurants where plates circulate.
Literally 'rotating sushi', this is the standard term for conveyor belt sushi restaurants. The conveyor itself is implied.
Would you like to go to a conveyor belt sushi restaurant tonight?
Refers specifically to the rotating lane or track where sushi plates travel. Used when talking about the mechanism itself.
New plates came along the conveyor lane.
Referring to the conveyor belt at airport baggage claim areas.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'baggage claim conveyor belt'. Often shortened in context.
I'm waiting for my suitcase at the baggage claim conveyor belt.
Literally 'turntable', sometimes used to refer to the circular baggage carousel. Not a direct translation but understood in context.
Referring to a person who conveys something, such as a messenger or transmitter.
Means 'carrier' or 'transporter', a person who moves goods. Rarely used for 'conveyor' in the mechanical sense.
He works as a conveyor (carrier) in the factory.
Means 'transmitter' or 'messenger', someone who conveys information. Not used for mechanical conveyors.
He is a conveyor of information.
When referring to a person who conveys something, do not use コンベア. Use role-specific words like 運搬人 (carrier) or 伝達者 (transmitter) instead.
In most everyday situations, コンベア or ベルトコンベア will be understood. For sushi restaurants, always use 回転寿司.
The luggage appeared on the carousel.