Translation guide
The act of adding something extra to complete or enhance something else. In Japanese, this is expressed through various nouns and verbs depending on what is being supplemented (nutrients, income, information, etc.).
Adding vitamins, minerals, or other substances to improve health or diet.
General term for replenishment or supply, often used for nutrients, energy, or fluids.
ビタミンの補給が大切です。
Supplementation of vitamins is important.
Loanword for dietary supplements (pills, powders). Often shortened to サプリ in casual speech.
毎日サプリメントを飲んでいます。
I take supplements every day.
Formal term for nutritional supplement foods. Used in official or medical contexts.
この製品は栄養補助食品です。
This product is a nutritional supplement.
Adding extra money or materials to make up for a shortage.
Verb meaning to supplement, compensate for, or make up for a lack. Used for income, resources, or deficiencies.
アルバイトで収入を補っています。
I supplement my income with a part-time job.
Colloquial phrase meaning to use something as a supplement or to add to something (often money).
少しでも家計の足しにしたい。
I want to supplement the household budget even a little.
Adding extra details, explanations, or data to complete something.
Noun/verb meaning supplement or add supplementary information. Common in academic or explanatory contexts.
説明を補足します。
I will supplement the explanation.
General term for addition or supplement. Used when adding extra items, information, or features.
Adding something to a system to improve or complete it, often in technical or formal contexts.
Refers to replenishment or supplementation of supplies, staff, or inventory.
人員を補充する必要がある。
We need to supplement the staff.
Means complement or supplementation to make something complete, often used in systems or theories.
補給 (ほきゅう) is for continuous supply like nutrients or fuel. 補充 (ほじゅう) is for replenishing stock or personnel. 補足 (ほそく) is for adding supplementary information.
水分補給を忘れずに。
Don't forget to hydrate (supplement fluids).
在庫を補充する。
Replenish inventory.
補足説明を加える。
Add supplementary explanation.
Please supplement the materials with data.
This feature supplements the system.