Meaning and Usage
"運送" (うんそう) refers specifically to the transportation or shipping of goods, often in a commercial or logistical context. It is a formal term commonly used in business, shipping industries, and legal documents.
Common Contexts
You will see "運送" used when discussing freight services, delivery logistics, and the movement of cargo. It often appears in compound words or phrases related to shipping companies, costs, and damages.
Collocations and Patterns
- 運送サービス (うんそうサービス): shipping service, used when referring to companies or services that transport goods.
- 運送中 (うんそうちゅう): during transportation, used to describe events or conditions while goods are being shipped.
- 運送費用 (うんそうひよう): shipping cost, a common phrase when discussing expenses related to freight.
Register and Nuance
"運送" is a formal and technical term, not typically used in casual conversation. For everyday speech, words like "配送" (はいそう) or "届ける" (とどける) might be more common. Using "運送" implies a focus on the logistics and business side of shipping.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "運送" with "輸送" (ゆそう), which also means transportation but can be broader, including passenger transport. "運送" is more specific to goods and freight. Remember to use "運送" when emphasizing the shipping or delivery of cargo.