NOUN
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[/ʌnˈloʊdɪŋ/en-US]
荷下ろし
generalcargoluggage
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陸揚げ
shippingportcargopassengers
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排出
dischargeemissionabstractstressemotions
(Used for abstract concepts like stress or emotions, or for discharging fluids/gases, rather than physical cargo.)
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降荷
formalcargo
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積み下ろし
loading_and_unloading
(Implies both loading and unloading, but can refer to the act of unloading within that context.)
This refers to the act or process of removing items, especially goods or passengers, from a vehicle, ship, or aircraft. It is the opposite of loading. In English, 'unloading' can also metaphorically refer to the act of removing a mental or emotional burden, such as stress or problems, which is similar to the 英語 concept of 排出 (haishutsu) when discussing emotions. It can be used as a count noun to refer to specific instances of this action.
Can be used as a count noun to refer to instances of the act.
- The unloading of the cargo took several hours due to its heavy weight. — 重量のせいで、貨物の荷下ろしに数時間かかった。
- Customs inspection is required upon unloading at the port. — 港での陸揚げ時に税関検査が必要です。
- Talking to her friend was a way of unloading her stress after a difficult week. — 大変な一週間を過ごした後、友人と話すことはストレスを排出する手段だった。
VERB
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[/ʌnˈloʊdɪŋ/en-US]
荷下ろししている
continuous_actioncargoluggage
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降ろしている
continuous_actionloweringtaking_down
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陸揚げしている
continuous_actionshippingport
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排出している
continuous_actiondischargeventingemotionsstress
(Applicable to continuous discharge (e.g., of waste) or venting (e.g., of emotions).)
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負担を軽減している
continuous_actionfigurativeburdenstress
(Translates the figurative sense of 'unloading' a burden or responsibility.)
Antonyms
loading
opposite_actioncontinuous
,
filling
containercontinuous
,
packing
storagepreparationcontinuous
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burdening
stressresponsibilitycontinuous
This is the present participle form of the verb 'to unload'. It describes the continuous or ongoing action of removing something from a place, vehicle, or person. This includes physically removing cargo (「荷下ろししている」) or passengers (「陸揚げしている」), or metaphorically releasing emotional burdens or problems (「排出している」 or 「負担を軽減している」).
Present participle of the verb 'to unload'.
| base |
past_participle |
past_simple |
present_participle |
| unload |
unloaded |
unloaded |
unloading |
- Workers are currently unloading the truck at the distribution center. — 作業員が現在、配送センターでトラックの荷下ろしをしているところだ。
- The ship is unloading passengers at the terminal, causing some delays. — その船はターミナルで乗客を陸揚げしているため、遅延が発生している。
- He was unloading all his frustrations by complaining loudly. — 彼は大声で文句を言うことで、すべての欲求不満を排出しているところだった。
- By delegating tasks, the manager was unloading some of his responsibilities. — タスクを委任することで、マネージャーは自分の責任の一部を軽減しているところだった。
ADJ
(1)
[/ʌnˈloʊdɪŋ/en-US]
荷下ろし中の
attributiveprocessduring_unloading
(Literally 'during unloading', used to describe something in the state of being unloaded (e.g., 荷下ろし中のトラック - unloading truck).)
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荷下ろし用の
attributivepurposefor_unloading
(Literally 'for unloading', used to describe something used for the purpose of unloading (e.g., 荷下ろし用ランプ - unloading ramp).)
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排出する
attributivedischargeemission
(Translates to 'that discharges' or 'to discharge', used to describe something that performs the action of discharging (e.g., 排出するパイプ - unloading/discharge pipe).)
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積み下ろしをする
untranslatableattributiveverbal_phrase
(Direct single-word adjectival translation for 'unloading' in all contexts is often not possible in Japanese. It typically requires a noun phrase modifying another noun or a verb phrase functioning adjectivally.)
Synonyms
discharge
attributive_nounprocess_related
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offload
attributive_nounprocess_related
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emptying
participial_adjcontainer_related
When 'unloading' is used as an adjective, it describes something related to the process of removing items or burdens, or something that is designed for that purpose. For example, an 'unloading zone' is an area where items are unloaded. Unlike English, which often uses 'unloading' directly as an adjective, 英語 frequently requires a modifying noun phrase such as 荷下ろし中の ('during unloading') or 荷下ろし用の ('for unloading'), or a verb phrase like 排出する ('that discharges') to express this attributive function.
- The factory has a specific unloading area for large deliveries. — その工場には、大型配送品用の専用の荷下ろし用の場所がある。
- Be careful near the unloading dock, as equipment is moving. — 機器が動いているので、荷下ろし中のドックの近くでは注意してください。
- This is an unloading valve for the boiler's excess steam. — これはボイラーの余分な蒸気を排出するバルブです。