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).
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.
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.
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).
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).
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.
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.
Loading and unloading during a move is tough.
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.
Incorrect for physical cargo
It is necessary to properly load and unload memory.
Correct: loading and unloading of a truck