Translation guide
A device or container that releases a specific amount of something, such as liquid, tape, or tickets. Japanese uses different words depending on what is being dispensed.
A container that releases liquid when pressed or pumped, commonly for soap, hand sanitizer, or lotion.
A loanword from English, widely understood for pump-type liquid dispensers, especially in public restrooms or for hand sanitizer.
There is a hand soap dispenser in the restroom.
Often used for the pump mechanism itself, or in compound words like ポンプボトル (pump bottle). Common for lotion or soap dispensers.
Press this pump to dispense the hand sanitizer.
Specifically a soap dispenser. Used when you need to be precise, but ディスペンサー alone is often enough.
I have an automatic soap dispenser in the kitchen.
A device that holds and cuts adhesive tape, typically on a desk.
A machine that issues tickets, meal coupons, or other paper items, often after inserting money.
A freestanding appliance that provides hot and cold drinking water, often with large bottles.
The standard term for a water dispenser in homes and offices. Note the loanword 'server' rather than 'dispenser'.
There is a water dispenser in the office.
A more generic term for a water dispenser, sometimes used in public facilities. Less common in everyday conversation.
A container that releases small items one at a time, like candy or pills.
For many small-item dispensers, you can combine the item name with ディスペンサー, e.g., キャンディディスペンサー (candy dispenser).
The child is playing with a candy dispenser.
Specifically a pill dispenser or pill case, often with compartments for days of the week.
The tape dispenser broke, so I need to buy a new one.
General term for vending machines, including those that dispense drinks or tickets. Often abbreviated to 自販機 (じはんき).
You can buy tickets at the station's dispenser.
A water dispenser was installed in the park.
I carry my medicine in a pill dispenser.