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Meanings
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cargo ship; freighter
A ship designed to carry goods, as opposed to passengers. The term is neutral and used in everyday and technical contexts.
See also: 貨物機 (かもつき)
Many cargo ships enter this port every day.
We transport cars overseas by cargo ship.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉に貨物船が入港するa cargo ship enters port (at a place)
A large cargo ship entered the port of Yokohama.
- 貨物船が座礁するa cargo ship runs aground
The cargo ship ran aground in the storm.
- 貨物船に乗り込むto board a cargo ship (as crew or a stowaway)
He boarded the cargo ship as a stowaway.