noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
application; applying
Technical term for applying a substance such as ointment, cream, or medication to a surface. Often used in medical or pharmaceutical contexts.
医師は患部に軟膏を塗布した。
The doctor applied ointment to the affected area.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
Refers to the act of coating or spreading a substance over a surface, such as paint, adhesive, or protective layer. More general than the medical sense.
接着剤を均一に塗布してください。
Please apply the adhesive evenly.