Translation guide
A business that transports goods or passengers for the public, often regulated by law.
Referring to a company that provides public transportation services for goods or people.
Referring to a carrier that is legally obligated to serve the public without discrimination.
Formal term used in legal and regulatory documents, equivalent to 'common carrier' in law.
Referring to a company that provides public communication services, like phone or internet.
The direct translation '共通運送業者' is not used in Japanese. Use context-appropriate terms like 運送業者 or 通信事業者.
共通運送業者
common carrier (literal, unnatural)
General term for a carrier or transport company, often used in business contexts.
この荷物は運送業者に頼んで送ります。
I'll send this package through a common carrier.
Literally 'transport company', widely understood and used in everyday conversation.
運送会社に勤めています。
I work for a common carrier.
Emphasizes the transportation aspect, often used for freight or logistics.
輸送業者を選ぶときは料金を比較してください。
When choosing a common carrier, compare the rates.
A common carrier must provide services in accordance with the terms of carriage.
Direct translation of 'common carrier' used in some legal contexts, but less common than 一般運送事業者.
公共運送人としての責任を果たす。
Fulfill the responsibilities as a common carrier.
Standard term for a telecommunications carrier, often used for internet or phone service providers.
通信事業者が提供する光回線サービス。
Fiber optic service provided by a common carrier.
Loanword from English, commonly used in tech and business contexts for telecom carriers.
大手キャリアの料金プランを比較する。
Compare the rate plans of major common carriers.