運搬する

• Reading: うんぱんする
• Romaji: unpan suru
• Kanji breakdown: 運 (un) — carry, transport; 搬 (pan/han) — carry, convey
• Pronunciation: /ɯɴ.paɴ.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To transport; to carry; to convey goods or materials.

Refers to physically moving goods, materials, or cargo from one place to another. More formal and technical than 運ぶ (hakobu). Common in logistics, construction, and industrial contexts. Often used for large-scale or systematic transportation rather than casual carrying.

Examples

1. 建設資材を現場まで運搬する必要がある。 Construction materials need to be transported to the job site.
2. 食料品の運搬には温度管理が重要だ。 Temperature control is important when transporting food products.
3. トラックで家具を新しい家に運搬した。 I had the furniture transported to my new house by truck.

Usage Guide

Context: logistics, construction, industry

Tone: technical

Origin & History

Compound of 運 (un, carry/transport) + 搬 (pan/han, carry/convey). Both characters involve carrying, creating emphasis on the physical act of moving things.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional