Translation guide
The concept of moving people or goods from one place to another. In Japanese, this is expressed through various nouns and verbs depending on whether you mean the system, the means, or the act of transporting.
Referring to the overall system or available methods of moving people or goods, such as public transit, vehicles, etc.
The most common word for 'transportation' in the sense of traffic, transit, or the transport system. Used in compounds like public transportation.
Transportation in Tokyo is convenient.
Refers to transport facilities for goods or people, often in logistics or freight contexts.
The action of moving people or goods from one place to another.
General term for transport, especially of goods or large numbers of people. Used in logistics, military, and formal contexts.
The money paid for using transportation services.
Referring to the business sector or academic field related to moving people and goods.
Refers to the transportation industry or business, often used in company names and economic contexts.
The city has an efficient transportation system.
Please use public transportation.
Specifically refers to transportation facilities or services, like trains, buses, etc. Often used in formal contexts.
This area has few transportation options.
The freight transportation system is delayed.
We use trucks for the transportation of goods.
The transportation of emergency supplies has begun.
Refers to carrying or conveying goods, often by hand or using equipment. More physical and manual than 輸送.
Please help with the transportation of heavy luggage.
Used for transferring people, especially in legal, medical, or official contexts (e.g., prisoner transport, patient transfer).
Transport the patient to another hospital.
Transportation expenses or travel costs, commonly used in business and daily life.
The company covers transportation expenses.
My monthly transportation costs are high.
Fare or freight charge, specifically for trains, buses, taxis, etc.
How much is the bus fare?
He works in the transportation industry.
Also used for the field of transportation studies or traffic engineering.
I'm majoring in transportation engineering.
freight transport
Ministry of Transport
If you mean 'I need transportation to the airport' as in a ride, don't use 交通. Instead, say 送迎 (そうげい) for pick-up/drop-off or 足 (あし) for a means of getting around.
I don't have transportation to the airport.
鉄道による商品の輸送はより安い。
Transportation of goods by rail is cheaper.