Translation guide
The English word 'export' can be a noun or a verb. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 輸出 (yushutsu) for the noun and 輸出する (yushutsu suru) for the verb. However, depending on context, other expressions like 輸出品 (yushutsuhin) for export goods or 移出 (ishutsu) for domestic shipments may be used. This guide covers the main ways to express 'export' in Japanese.
To refer to the concept or practice of exporting
The standard noun for 'export'. Used in business, economics, and everyday contexts.
日本は自動車の輸出が多い。
Japan exports a lot of cars.
輸出が経済成長を支えている。
Exports are supporting economic growth.
Refers specifically to goods that are exported, i.e., 'export goods' or 'exports' as products.
この国の主な輸出品はコーヒーだ。
This country's main export is coffee.
Used for shipping goods from one region to another within the same country. Not for international export.
北海道から本州への農産物の移出が増えている。
Shipments of agricultural products from Hokkaido to Honshu are increasing.
To express the action of exporting
The standard verb phrase meaning 'to export'. Formed by adding する to the noun 輸出.
この会社はワインをフランスに輸出している。
This company exports wine to France.
来年から新しい製品を輸出する予定です。
We plan to export a new product starting next year.
A more formal way to say 'to export', often used in business or official documents.
当社は主にアジア諸国への輸出を行っております。
Our company mainly exports to Asian countries.
To refer to a specific item or commodity that is exported
The most direct translation for 'export' as a product. See also the first meaning.
この地域の輸出品は主に魚介類です。
This region's exports are mainly seafood.
Similar to 輸出品, but less common. Can refer to exported items in general.
輸出物の検査が厳しくなった。
Inspections of exports have become stricter.
To express the figurative sense of exporting non-physical things
Also used metaphorically for exporting culture, ideas, etc.
日本はアニメ文化を世界中に輸出している。
Japan exports anime culture around the world.
Means 'to spread' or 'to popularize'. Often used when the focus is on dissemination rather than commercial export.
彼らは自国の音楽を海外に広めようとしている。
They are trying to spread their country's music abroad.
輸出 (yushutsu) means export, while 輸入 (yunyū) means import. They are opposites. Be careful not to mix them up.
輸出が輸入を上回った。
Exports exceeded imports.
You can place 輸出 before another noun to mean 'export ~', e.g., 輸出手続き (export procedures), 輸出規制 (export restrictions).