Translation guide
How to express the concept of 'storing' something in Japanese, covering physical storage, data storage, and keeping things for later use.
General physical storage of objects, putting things into a container, room, or designated spot for safekeeping or later use.
The most common verb for putting something away where it belongs. Implies tidying up or returning an item to its proper place.
本を本棚にしまった。
I put the book away on the bookshelf.
おもちゃを箱にしまってください。
Please put the toys away in the box.
To keep or store something safely, often for a longer period. More formal than しまう. Used for documents, valuables, or goods.
重要書類は金庫に保管しています。
I keep important documents in a safe.
To store or house items in a designated space, often used in contexts like interior design, furniture, or warehousing. Sounds technical.
この棚には多くの物を収納できます。
This shelf can store many things.
Saving or keeping data on a computer, phone, cloud, or other digital medium.
To save data. The standard verb for saving files, photos, etc. on a device or online.
データをクラウドに保存した。
I saved the data to the cloud.
作業中はこまめに保存してください。
Please save frequently while working.
Loanword for 'storage', used as a noun for storage capacity or devices. Not a verb.
To store data in a structured way, often used in programming or database contexts. Technical.
データベースに情報を格納する。
Store information in the database.
Storing food, ingredients, or household supplies so they remain usable over time.
To preserve or store food. Also used for emergency supplies. Implies keeping something from spoiling.
野菜は冷蔵庫で保存すると長持ちします。
Vegetables last longer if you store them in the fridge.
To stockpile or lay in supplies, often for emergencies or winter. Emphasizes accumulation.
冬に備えて食料を蓄える。
Stock up on food for the winter.
To store large quantities, like grain or wine, often in a warehouse or cellar. Formal and large-scale.
ワインを地下のセラーで貯蔵している。
They store wine in an underground cellar.
Keeping information, knowledge, or memories in one's mind.
To memorize or commit to memory. The standard verb for storing information in the brain.
単語を記憶するのは大変だ。
It's hard to memorize vocabulary.
To remember or learn. More casual and common than 記憶する for everyday memorization.
番号を覚えた。
I memorized the number.
Use しまう for putting physical objects away in their proper place (tidying up). Use 保存する for saving data or preserving food. しまう is not used for digital storage.
服をクローゼットにしまう。
Put clothes away in the closet.
ファイルを保存する。
Save the file.
このスマホはストレージが128GBです。
This smartphone has 128GB of storage.