Translation guide
How to express 'reloading' in Japanese, covering firearms, data, and metaphorical uses.
To put new ammunition into a gun.
General phrase for loading a bullet or ammunition into a firearm. Can be used for both initial loading and reloading.
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 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 or casual contexts. Not common in formal speech.
ゲームでリロードするのを忘れた。
I forgot to reload in the game.
To refresh or update a web page, app, or data.
Standard term for reloading a web page or data. 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 or spoken language.
ブラウザをリロードしたら直った。
It fixed itself after I reloaded the browser.
Means 'update' or 'refresh'. Can be used for reloading a page, but broader in meaning.
ページを更新しても表示が変わらない。
The display doesn't change even after reloading the page.
To add funds or credit to a card, account, or device.
Standard term for topping up or reloading a prepaid card, mobile wallet, or IC card.
Suicaにチャージするのを忘れた。
I forgot to reload my Suica card.
Means 'deposit money'. Can be used for reloading an account, but more formal and general.
口座に入金してからカードを使える。
You can use the card after reloading the account.
To replenish or restock something, like energy, ammunition, or materials.
General term for replenishing or restocking supplies, ammunition, or resources.
弾薬を補充する必要がある。
We need to reload on ammunition.
Often used for resupplying in military or logistical contexts, but can be metaphorical.
部隊は燃料を補給した。
The unit reloaded on fuel.