noun
carrier; conveyor; transporter
Refers to a person whose job or role is to carry or transport goods, materials, or luggage. Often used in logistics, moving, or delivery contexts.
引っ越しのとき、運搬人が家具をトラックに積み込んだ。
When moving, the carrier loaded the furniture onto the truck.
工事現場では、資材を運ぶ運搬人が必要だ。
At the construction site, a transporter is needed to carry materials.
ポーター is a loanword for a porter, often in hotels or stations, while 運搬人 is a broader, more formal term for anyone who carries goods.
Compound of 運搬 (transport) and 人 (person). The exact historical derivation is straightforward; the word follows standard Sino-Japanese compounding patterns.