baggage, shoulder-pole load, bear (a burden), shoulder (a gun)

About this kanji

The kanji 荷 represents the idea of a load or burden, often used in contexts involving carrying or transporting items. It typically appears as a noun; for example, 荷物 (にもつ) means "luggage" or "baggage," which you might encounter when traveling. Another common compound is 出荷 (しゅっか), meaning "shipping," crucial for commerce and logistics. Additionally, 荷札 (にふだ) refers to a "label," often seen on packages or items for identification. It's interesting to note that 荷 can also suggest supportive actions, such as "to bear a burden" or "to carry on one's shoulder." Understanding this kanji helps you navigate various everyday situations in Japan.

Example sentences

• 荷物を運ぶのは大変です。

  Carrying luggage is hard.

Meanings across languages

English

baggage, shoulder-pole load, bear (a burden), shoulder (a gun), load, cargo, freight

Tiếng Việt

hành lý

日本語

荷

한국어

짐

中文

货物

id

bagasi, beban, muatan

th

สัมภาระ, ภาระ, ขนบรรทุก

es

equipaje, carga, carga

fr

bagages, fardeau, chargement

de

Gepäck, Lasten, Last

pt

bagagem, carga, frete

Common compounds

• 荷物にもつluggage, baggage, package
• 出荷しゅっかshipping, shipment, forwarding
• 荷札にふだlabel, tag
• 荷台にだい(truck) load-carrying tray, (bicycle) luggage carrier, roof rack
• 集荷しゅうかcollection of cargo (esp. produce, etc.), cargo booking
• 入荷にゅうかarrival of goods, goods received
• 負荷ふかburdening, bearing, shouldering
• 重荷おもにheavy load, heavy luggage, heavy freight