Translation guide
The English word 'transport' covers moving people or goods, the system for doing so, vehicles, and even strong emotions. This guide helps learners choose the right Japanese expression for each meaning.
Referring to the overall system or means of moving people or goods, such as public transport.
The most common word for 'transport' as a system or infrastructure, especially public transport.
Transport in Tokyo is convenient.
Please use public transport.
Specifically refers to transport facilities or services, like buses and trains.
This area has limited transport options.
Refers to transport as an industry or large-scale freight/passenger movement. Often used in business or official contexts.
The transport industry has many regulations.
The action of carrying or moving people or goods from one place to another.
General term for transporting goods or people, often used for logistics and freight.
Transport goods by truck.
The transport of emergency supplies is urgent.
Common verb meaning 'to carry' or 'to transport'. More casual and physical than 輸送.
Used for transferring people (e.g., patients, prisoners) or specific items, often in official contexts.
Referring to a specific vehicle or method used for transportation.
A state of being deeply moved or overwhelmed by strong emotion, as in 'transported with joy'.
交通 (kōtsū) refers to the system or flow of traffic/transport, while 輸送 (yusō) focuses on the act of transporting goods or people. Use 交通 for public transport and infrastructure, and 輸送 for logistics and shipping.
The katakana word トランスポート (toransupōto) is rarely used in natural Japanese. It may appear in some technical or brand names, but for everyday use, stick to the native terms above.
I transported the luggage by car.
Transport the patient to another hospital.
Means of transport, often used when discussing options like bus, train, or walking.
What means of transport do you use?
He is transported by his success.