Translation guide
A dolly is a small platform on wheels used to move heavy objects, or a wheeled support for a camera. In Japanese, different terms are used depending on the context.
A small wheeled platform for moving heavy items like boxes or furniture.
A wheeled platform for a camera to achieve smooth tracking shots.
Standard term in filmmaking for a camera dolly.
ドーリーにカメラを乗せて撮影した。
We filmed with the camera on a dolly.
A child's toy figure; 'dolly' is a childish term for doll.
ドーリー (dolly) refers to a wheeled platform, not a toy doll. For a doll, use 人形 (にんぎょう).
Please move the luggage with the dolly.
Loanword from English, often used in film or photography contexts, but can be understood for moving heavy items.
ドーリーを使って機材を移動させた。
We moved the equipment using a dolly.
Literally 'camera dolly', less common but clear.
カメラ台車をレールの上で動かす。
Move the camera dolly on the rails.
General word for doll. 'Dolly' is not used in Japanese; use 人形.
Do not use ドーリー for a toy doll; it means a wheeled platform.
彼女は人形で遊んでいる。
She is playing with a dolly.