JLPT N3 Intermediate
荷
Physical cargo, luggage, or a metaphorical burden.
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荷物 the most common word for luggage/packages
1 Noun
Cargo" / "Load
Refers to physical freight, cargo, or a load being carried or transported.
Example
A この 船 、 何 を 運んで いる ん です か ？
B 主に 海外 から の 輸入 家具 という 荷 を 運んで います 。
[A:] What is this ship carrying? [B:] It's mainly carrying cargo of imported furniture from overseas.
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2 Noun
Burden" / "Responsibility
Describes a heavy responsibility, duty, or emotional strain carried by a person.
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