クレーン
Meanings
1
Refers to the lifting machine, not the bird. Common in construction and industrial contexts.
A large crane is operating at the construction site.
Usage patterns
- クレーンで〈物〉を持ち上げるto lift something with a crane
They lifted the heavy steel beam with a crane.
- クレーンを操作するto operate a crane
You can't operate a crane without a license.
- クレーンで〈物〉を吊るto suspend/hoist something with a crane
The containers are hoisted by crane and loaded onto the ship.