Translation guide
The act of dispersing liquid in fine droplets, often using a tool or device. In Japanese, the expression depends on the tool, the substance, and the purpose.
To spray a liquid from a container, such as a spray bottle, aerosol can, or hose.
General term for spraying a fine mist or aerosol. Often used in technical or formal contexts, but also common for everyday spraying.
Loanword from English, very common in daily conversation. Used as a noun or with する to mean 'to spray'.
ヘアスプレーをかける。
Apply hair spray.
虫除けスプレーをする。
Spray insect repellent.
Often used for spreading or scattering substances like pesticides, fertilizers, or water over an area. More about distribution than misting.
To spray or blow onto a surface, often with force. Used for painting, coating, or applying something by spraying.
塗料を吹き付ける。
Spray paint (onto a surface).
殺虫剤を吹き付ける。
Spray insecticide (directly onto something).
To spray water using a hose, nozzle, or similar device, often for cleaning or gardening.
Literally 'scatter water', used for watering plants or sprinkling water on the ground. Not necessarily a fine mist.
Discharging water forcefully, as from a fire hose or water cannon. Not for gentle spraying.
消防士が放水する。
Firefighters spray water.
Used for a shower-like spray, e.g., from a shower head or a watering can rose. Often used as 'シャワーを浴びる' (take a shower) but can mean the spray itself.
To apply paint, varnish, or other coatings using a spray gun or aerosol.
Spray painting, the process of applying paint by spraying. Often used in industrial or DIY contexts.
車の吹き付け塗装をする。
Do spray painting on a car.
Spray coating using an aerosol can or spray gun. Common in hobbies and crafts.
模型にスプレー塗装をする。
Spray paint a model.
To apply pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers over agricultural land.
Agricultural spraying of chemicals. A compound noun often used in farming contexts.
田んぼで農薬散布を行う。
Carry out pesticide spraying in the rice field.
Aerial spraying, typically from a helicopter or drone.
ヘリコプターで空中散布する。
Spray from the air using a helicopter.
噴霧 (ふんむ) is a general term for spraying a fine mist, often used in technical or formal contexts. スプレー is a loanword used for consumer spray products and casual actions. 散布 (さんぷ) emphasizes scattering or distributing over an area, commonly used for agricultural or large-scale applications.
While スプレー is common for consumer products, it may sound odd for industrial or agricultural spraying. Use 噴霧 or 散布 instead.
農家が農薬を散布している。
The farmer is spraying pesticide.
Spray water with a shower head.