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.
引っ越し業者に頼む。
To hire a moving company.
引っ越し業者の見積もりを取った。
I got a quote from the moving company.
3月は引っ越し業者が忙しいので、料金が高くなる。
Moving companies are busy in March, so prices go up.
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