“Freighter” in Japanese
Short answer
Freighter in Japanese is “荷船” (nibune). Full meaning: freighter, lighter.
Other ways to say “Freighter” in Japanese
運送船
unsousen freighter, cargo vessel
運搬船
unpansen freighter, cargo ship, carrier
貨物船
kamotsusen freighter (vessel), cargo ship
貨物機
kamotsuki freighter (aircraft), cargo plane
荷舟
nibune freighter, lighter
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