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.
この工場ではコンベアが24時間動いています。
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.
荷物はベルトコンベアで運ばれます。
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.
コンベヤの速度を調整してください。
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.
今夜は回転寿司に行きませんか？
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.
回転レーンに新しい皿が流れてきた。
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.
手荷物受取所のベルトコンベアでスーツケースを待っています。
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.
荷物がターンテーブルに出てきた。
The luggage appeared on the carousel.
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.
彼は工場で運搬人として働いている。
He works as a conveyor (carrier) in the factory.
Means 'transmitter' or 'messenger', someone who conveys information. Not used for mechanical conveyors.
彼は情報の伝達者です。
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.