積み荷 (つみに) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
load; freight; cargo
Refers to goods loaded onto a vehicle, ship, or aircraft for transport.
baggage, shoulder-pole load, bear (a burden)
Similar words
- 荷物
荷物 is a more general term for luggage, baggage, or a load, while 積み荷 specifically refers to goods loaded for transport.
- 貨物
貨物 is a formal term for freight or cargo, often used in logistics and railway contexts, whereas 積み荷 is a common noun for a load on a vehicle.
Etymology
Compound of 積み (つみ, 'loading', the continuative form of 積む 'to load') and 荷 (に, 'load, cargo').
