Translation guide
The English word "scroll" has two main meanings: a rolled document or painting, and the action of moving displayed content on a screen. These are expressed with completely different Japanese words.
A long piece of paper, parchment, or silk with writing or painting, rolled up for storage.
General term for a scroll, typically a rolled document or book. Can refer to historical or decorative scrolls.
To move text or images up, down, or sideways on a computer or phone screen to see different parts.
The most common and direct translation, a loanword from English. Used for any kind of scrolling on digital devices.
下にスクロールしてください。
Please scroll down.
ページをスクロールして続きを読む。
Scroll the page to read more.
Using 巻物 (makimono) to mean scrolling on a screen will cause confusion. Always use スクロールする for digital scrolling.
この巻物は江戸時代のものです。
This scroll is from the Edo period.
A hanging scroll, often a painting or calligraphy mounted on a vertical scroll for display in an alcove.
床の間に掛け軸が飾ってあります。
A hanging scroll is displayed in the alcove.
A picture scroll, often a horizontal narrative scroll combining illustrations and text.
鳥獣戯画は有名な絵巻物です。
Chōjū-giga is a famous picture scroll.
A formal or technical term for a scroll, often used in library or archival contexts.
この巻子は非常に貴重です。
This scroll is extremely valuable.
A more descriptive phrase meaning "move the screen." Can be used when explaining scrolling to someone unfamiliar with the term.
指で画面を動かして、下のほうを見てください。
Move the screen with your finger to see the lower part.
Specifically refers to using the scroll bar, a UI element. More technical.
スクロールバーを使って、一番下まで移動してください。
Use the scroll bar to go all the way to the bottom.