1.
moving company; movers; removal company
A professional service company that helps people move their belongings from one residence to another. In Japan, moving companies offer various service levels from basic transport to full packing and unpacking.
A compound of 引っ越し (moving house) and 業者 (service provider/company). In Japan, the fiscal and academic year starts in April, making March the peak moving season with significantly higher prices.
Common collocations
- 引っ越し業者に依頼する: to request a moving company's services
- 引っ越し業者の見積もり: moving company estimate/quote
- 引っ越し業者を比較する: to compare moving companies
Cultural note
In Japan, it is common to get quotes from multiple moving companies and negotiate. Many companies offer different service tiers: basic (荷物の運搬のみ, transport only), standard (梱包+運搬, packing and transport), and premium (梱包+運搬+開梱, full service including unpacking).
Similar words
- 運送会社: transport/shipping company — handles goods transport in general, not specifically household moves