Translation of Japanese word "運ぶ" to English
運ぶ
はこぶ
[hakobu]
IPA: /hakobu/
Meaning
VerbTo lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.
How to use
運ぶ (hakobu) — 'to carry / transport'. Group 1. 荷物を運ぶ — carry luggage. 運搬する (unpan suru) — transport.
🇬🇧 English
to carry / transport
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 運ぶ
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): はこぶ
Romaji Transcription: hakobu
Example Sentences
彼は重い荷物を運ぶ。
かれはおもいにもつを はこぶ。
He carries heavy luggage.
車で荷物を運ぶ。
くるまでにもつを はこぶ。
I transport luggage by car.
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Common phrases
- 荷物を運ぶ— to carry luggage
Frequency rank: #341 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "運ぶ" mean?▼
The Japanese word "運ぶ" means "to carry / transport" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "運ぶ"?▼
The word "運ぶ" is read as "はこぶ" (hakobu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the act of moving something from one place to another.".
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