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.
Literally 'chemical weapon'. This is the most common term for chemical agents used in warfare.
その国は化学兵器の使用で非難された。
That country was condemned for using chemical agents.
A more technical term for 'chemical agent', often used in military or defense contexts.
化学剤の検知器が警報を発した。
The chemical agent detector sounded an alarm.
Specifically 'poison gas'. Use only when the agent is a gas.
第一次世界大戦では毒ガスが使われた。
Poison gas was used in World War I.
A chemical substance used for cleaning, sterilizing, or disinfecting surfaces or equipment.
General term for cleaning agent or detergent.
この洗浄剤は油汚れによく効く。
This cleaning agent works well on grease.
Specifically a disinfectant or sterilizing agent.
A broad term for chemical agents, often used in agriculture or pest control, but can refer to cleaning chemicals in some contexts.
A chemical substance used in scientific experiments, manufacturing, or industrial processes.
General term for 'chemical substance'. Often used when the specific function is not emphasized.
この化学物質は実験に使われる。
This chemical agent is used in experiments.
Specifically a reagent used in chemical analysis or testing.
General term for chemicals, often used in industrial or pharmaceutical contexts.
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.
病院では強力な消毒剤を使用している。
Hospitals use strong chemical agents for disinfection.
This chemical agent is diluted with water before use.
We synthesized a new chemical agent.
工場では様々な薬品を取り扱っている。
The factory handles various chemical agents.