Translation guide
The English word 'dispensing' covers several distinct actions: giving out items (especially medicine), operating a machine to release a product, and providing services or advice. This guide helps learners choose the right Japanese expression for each situation.
To give out prescribed medicine or medical items, typically by a pharmacist or doctor.
The standard term for a pharmacist preparing and dispensing medicine according to a prescription. Used in medical contexts.
The pharmacist dispenses medicine according to the prescription.
Refers to a doctor prescribing medicine, but can also imply the act of dispensing when the doctor directly provides it. More about issuing a prescription.
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to the patient.
A more casual, everyday way to say 'give out medicine'. Used in clinics or pharmacies.
This pharmacy dispenses medicine even at night.
To release or provide a product automatically, such as from a vending machine or dispenser.
General verb meaning 'to put out' or 'to dispense'. Used for machines releasing items.
This machine dispenses stamps when you insert coins.
Specifically means to dispense or pay out, often used for ATMs or ticket machines.
Means 'to supply' or 'to provide'. Can be used for machines that dispense materials, but is more formal and less common for simple vending.
To give or provide something abstract, such as advice, justice, or a service.
Means to give, bestow, or administer. Used for charity, justice, or advice in formal contexts.
The king dispensed justice to the people.
General verb for 'to give'. Can be used for dispensing advice or information, but is less specific.
Means 'to offer' or 'to provide'. Suitable for dispensing services or information in a business or formal setting.
To manage without something or to omit it.
The phrase 'dispense with' does not translate directly to Japanese using the same verb as for medicine or machines. Use expressions like なしで済ませる or 省く instead.
ATMが現金を払い出した。
The ATM dispensed cash.
This device dispenses a fixed amount of liquid.
彼はいつも良い助言を与えてくれる。
He always dispenses good advice.
Our company dispenses high-quality services.
Let's dispense with the formalities.