Translation guide
How to express 'reload' in Japanese, covering firearms, data, web pages, and figurative refilling.
To put new ammunition into a gun
General phrase for loading ammunition into a firearm. Can be used for both reloading during use and initial loading.
彼は素早く弾を込めた。
He quickly reloaded.
Formal/technical term for reloading a firearm. Often used in military or shooting sports contexts.
兵士はライフルを再装填した。
The soldier reloaded his rifle.
Loanword from English, used in gaming and some technical contexts. Not common in everyday speech about real firearms.
ゲームでリロードする。
Reload in the game.
To refresh or update the content of a web page or application
Standard term for reloading a web page or document. Used in browsers and software.
ページを再読み込みしてください。
Please reload the page.
Common loanword for reloading in IT contexts, especially in casual speech or gaming.
ブラウザをリロードした。
I reloaded the browser.
Means 'update' or 'refresh'. Often used for reloading a page to get the latest content.
最新情報を見るためにページを更新した。
I refreshed the page to see the latest information.
To refill or replenish something that has been used up
General term for replenishing supplies, refilling containers, or reloading stock.
弾薬を補充する。
Reload ammunition.
コピー機の紙を補充した。
I reloaded the paper in the copier.
Specifically means to refill or repack something into a container, like reloading a stapler or refilling a bottle.
ホッチキスの針を詰め替える。
Reload the stapler.
To add funds or credit to a card or account
Common loanword for topping up electronic money, prepaid cards, or mobile accounts.
Suicaにチャージする。
Reload my Suica card.
Formal term for depositing money, can be used for reloading a prepaid card or account.
プリペイドカードに入金する。
Reload a prepaid card.
The English word 'reload' covers many distinct actions in Japanese. Using a single Japanese word for all contexts will sound unnatural. Choose the expression based on what is being reloaded.