Meaning and Usage
The verb 運ぶ (はこぶ) primarily means "to carry" or "to transport" something from one place to another. It is commonly used in everyday situations involving moving objects, goods, or even abstract things like plans or events.
Common Contexts
- Physical transportation of items, such as furniture, boxes, or goods.
- Used with vehicles or people who move things.
- Can also be used metaphorically, for example, to say "things are progressing" (物事が運ぶ).
Collocations and Patterns
- 家具を運ぶ (かぐをはこぶ): to carry furniture
- 荷物を運ぶ (にもつをはこぶ): to carry luggage or baggage
- 市場に運ぶ (いちばにはこぶ): to transport to the market
- 慎重に運ぶ (しんちょうにはこぶ): to carry carefully
Register and Nuance
運ぶ is a neutral verb suitable for both casual and polite contexts. It is a common verb that learners will encounter frequently in daily conversation and written texts.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 運ぶ with 持つ (もつ), which also means "to hold" or "to carry." The difference is that 持つ focuses on holding or possessing something, while 運ぶ emphasizes moving or transporting something from one place to another.