運輸

• Reading: うんゆ
• Romaji: unyu
• Kanji breakdown: 運 (un) — carry, transport; 輸 (yu) — transport, send, ship
• Pronunciation: /ɯɴ.jɯ/

Meaning

Transportation; conveyance; transport of goods and passengers.

A formal term for the transportation industry and infrastructure as a whole. Appears in official names like 国土交通省 (formerly 運輸省, Ministry of Transport). Covers both passenger and freight transport across all modes — road, rail, sea, and air. More institutional than 交通.

Examples

1. 運輸業界は人手不足が深刻な問題になっている。 Labor shortages have become a serious problem in the transportation industry.
2. 日本の運輸インフラは世界でもトップレベルだ。 Japan's transportation infrastructure is among the best in the world.
3. 運輸コストの削減が経営課題の一つだ。 Reducing transportation costs is one of the key management challenges.

Usage Guide

Context: industry, government, economics

Tone: formal

Origin & History

Compound of 運 (un, carry/transport) + 輸 (yu, transport/send). The character 輸 specifically relates to sending or shipping, making this a term focused on the transport system.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional