Translation guide
The English word "whisk" has two main meanings: a kitchen tool and a quick, light movement. This guide covers both, with natural Japanese equivalents for each.
The handheld wire tool used for beating eggs, cream, etc.
Standard term for a whisk. Literally 'foam-making tool'.
Common loanword from English 'whipper', often used in recipes and cooking contexts.
ホイッパーで生クリームを泡立てる。
Whip the fresh cream with a whisk.
Direct loanword from English 'whisk', less common than 泡立て器 or ホイッパー.
新しいウィスクを買った。
I bought a new whisk.
To move or take someone/something quickly and suddenly.
General phrase meaning 'to move quickly/smoothly'. Can be used for whisking away objects or people.
彼は書類をさっと動かした。
He whisked the documents away.
泡立て器 only refers to the kitchen tool. Using it to mean 'move quickly' will cause confusion.
The adverb さっと is very useful for expressing sudden, smooth movements. It pairs naturally with many verbs.
泡立て器で卵を混ぜてください。
Please mix the eggs with a whisk.
Specifically for whisking a person away quickly.
彼女は子供をさっと連れて行った。
She whisked the child away.
Means 'to move swiftly'. Slightly more formal than さっと動かす.
彼は手を素早く動かしてカップを取った。
He whisked his hand out to grab the cup.
Specifically for whisking a liquid or mixture quickly (cooking sense). Combines 'quickly' and 'stir'.
スープをさっとかき混ぜてください。
Give the soup a quick whisk.