Translation guide
Describes the process of putting things onto and taking things off of a vehicle, ship, or aircraft. In Japanese, this is often expressed with compound verbs or nouns that combine the actions of loading and unloading.
To refer to the combined action of loading and unloading cargo, luggage, or goods from a vehicle, ship, or plane.
A common noun that specifically means 'loading and unloading'. It combines 積む (to load) and 下ろす (to unload).
トラックの積み下ろしを手伝った。
I helped with the loading and unloading of the truck.
A more technical or industry term for cargo handling, including loading and unloading. Often used in logistics and shipping contexts.
港湾での荷役作業は24時間行われている。
Cargo handling operations at the port are carried out 24 hours a day.
A more explicit phrase meaning 'loading and unloading', using 積み込み (loading) and 積み下ろし (unloading). Slightly wordy but clear.
引っ越しの時、積み込みと積み下ろしを業者に頼んだ。
When moving, I asked a company to do the loading and unloading.
To describe the action of people getting on and off a vehicle, such as a bus or train.
The standard term for getting on and off a vehicle. It combines 乗る (to get on) and 降りる (to get off).
バスの乗り降りは前のドアからお願いします。
Please get on and off the bus using the front door.
To refer to the process of loading and unloading programs, data, or modules in computing contexts.
Commonly used in IT contexts as loanwords from English. ロード (load) and アンロード (unload).
プログラムのロードとアンロードに時間がかかる。
Loading and unloading the program takes time.
A more Japanese-native way to express loading (reading in) and unloading (releasing/freeing) in software. 読み込み is loading, 解放 is unloading/freeing.
メモリの読み込みと解放を適切に行う必要がある。
It is necessary to properly load and unload memory.
積み下ろし is a general term for loading and unloading, suitable for everyday situations. 荷役 is more technical and refers to the entire cargo handling process, often used in logistics, shipping, and warehousing.
引っ越しの積み下ろしは大変だ。
Loading and unloading during a move is tough.
荷役作業にはフォークリフトが使われる。
Forklifts are used for cargo handling work.
The loanwords ロード and アンロード are only used in computing contexts. For physical loading and unloading, use 積み下ろし or 荷役.
✗ トラックのロードとアンロード
Incorrect for physical cargo
○ トラックの積み下ろし
Correct: loading and unloading of a truck