海運
Meanings
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maritime transport; shipping
Refers to the industry or act of transporting goods by sea.
The maritime transport industry is indispensable for international trade.
This port has developed as a hub for shipping.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を海運で輸送するto transport something by sea (shipping)
This company transports oil by sea.
- 海運に頼るto rely on sea shipping
As an island nation, Japan relies heavily on shipping for its trade.
- 海運が発展するfor the shipping industry to develop
The shipping industry developed rapidly along with modernization.