Translation guide
The English word "shipment" can refer to the act of sending goods, a batch of goods sent, or the process of shipping. This guide helps learners choose the right Japanese expression based on the intended meaning.
Referring to the action or process of dispatching items.
General term for sending off goods, parcels, or documents. Commonly used in business and everyday contexts.
The shipment of the goods will be tomorrow.
We have completed the shipping procedures.
Specifically refers to shipping out products from a warehouse or factory. Common in commercial and logistics contexts.
Focuses on the delivery aspect of shipment, often used for home delivery services.
Referring to a consignment or a specific load of items being transported.
General word for luggage, parcel, or cargo. Often used for a shipment as a physical package or load.
The shipment has arrived.
Please send this shipment.
Specifically refers to cargo loaded on a vehicle or vessel. Used in transportation and logistics.
Formal term for freight or cargo, often used in commercial or legal contexts.
Referring to the overall system or method of transporting goods.
Broad term for transportation of goods or people. Suitable when discussing logistics or shipping methods.
International shipment takes time.
We want to reduce shipment costs.
Also used for the delivery process, especially in e-commerce.
発送 (hassō) is the general act of sending out. 出荷 (shukka) is used when goods leave a warehouse or factory. 配送 (haisō) emphasizes the delivery journey to the recipient. Use 発送 for most everyday situations, 出荷 in business inventory contexts, and 配送 when talking about delivery services.
The katakana word シップメント is rarely used in natural Japanese. Stick to the native terms above.
It is scheduled for shipment today.
We apologize for the delay in shipment.
配送状況を確認してください。
Please check the shipment status.
The ship's shipment arrived at the port.
We transport the shipment by freight train.
配送方法を選べます。
You can choose the shipment method.