Meaning

Primary

To Carry

Alternatives

To Transport, To Move

Word Type

intransitive verb, transitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

This word consists of kanji with hiragana attached. Because the hiragana ends with an sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means carry so the verb version is to carry.

Reading

はこぶ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You didn't learn that reading with this kanji, so here's a mnemonic to help you:

Imagine you have to carry a hardcore (はこ) music fan home after a concert. They spent all night moshing to hardcore sounds, and now they’re too tired to walk. But you? You’re a hardcore friend, so you’re happy to carry them.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 食事を運ぶ

    to carry a meal

    足を運ぶ

    to go, to come

    コーヒーを運ぶ

    to carry coffee

Context Sentences

鳥が木の一部を運ぶのを見ました。

I saw a bird carrying a part of the tree.

お茶を、お客さんの部屋に運びました。

I brought tea to the customer's room.

えっ、一人で三つのスーツケースを運んだんですか?

What? Did you carry all three suitcases by yourself?

Kanji Composition