Translation guide
A chemical substance used for a specific purpose, often in military, industrial, or scientific contexts. In Japanese, the translation depends heavily on the context: warfare, cleaning, laboratory, etc.
A toxic chemical used as a weapon, such as nerve gas or mustard gas.
A chemical substance used for cleaning, sterilizing, or disinfecting surfaces or equipment.
A chemical substance used in scientific experiments, manufacturing, or industrial processes.
The direct translation '化学エージェント' is not natural Japanese. Always choose a context-appropriate term like 化学兵器, 洗浄剤, or 化学物質.
Literally 'chemical weapon'. This is the most common term for chemical agents used in warfare.
That country was condemned for using chemical agents.
A more technical term for 'chemical agent', often used in military or defense contexts.
The chemical agent detector sounded an alarm.
Specifically 'poison gas'. Use only when the agent is a gas.
Poison gas was used in World War I.
General term for cleaning agent or detergent.
This cleaning agent works well on grease.
Specifically a disinfectant or sterilizing agent.
Hospitals use strong chemical agents for disinfection.
A broad term for chemical agents, often used in agriculture or pest control, but can refer to cleaning chemicals in some contexts.
This chemical agent is diluted with water before use.
General term for 'chemical substance'. Often used when the specific function is not emphasized.
This chemical agent is used in experiments.
Specifically a reagent used in chemical analysis or testing.
We synthesized a new chemical agent.
General term for chemicals, often used in industrial or pharmaceutical contexts.
The factory handles various chemical agents.