Japanese

にもつ
Meaning: baggage; luggage; burden
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

荷
物

Example sentences

I helped her carry her heavy luggage to the station.
重い荷物を持って階段を上る
Carrying heavy luggage up the stairs.
この荷物は重いので、二人で運ぼう。
Since this luggage is heavy, let's carry it with two people.
荷物が軽いので、一人で運べます。
Since the luggage is light, I can carry it by myself.
荷物を無事に受け取りました。
I received the package safely.
彼は重い荷物を二階まで運んだ。
He carried the heavy luggage to the second floor.
彼は重い荷物をトラックの荷台に乗せた。
He put the heavy luggage on the bed of the truck.
彼は重い荷物を軽々と持ち上げた。
He lifted the heavy luggage easily.
荷物は全部この箱に収まった。
All the luggage fit into this box.
彼は重い荷物を両腕で抱えた。
He held the heavy luggage with both arms.

Usage Notes

Primarily used for physical items being transported, but can also metaphorically refer to a mental or emotional burden.

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