Translation guide
The abbreviation 'dl' can refer to deciliter (a unit of volume) or download (in computing). This guide covers both meanings.
Expressing a volume of one tenth of a liter, commonly used in cooking or measuring liquids.
The standard Japanese term for deciliter. Often used in recipes and science contexts.
The abbreviation 'dl' is sometimes used in written Japanese, especially in recipes or product labels, but it is read as デシリットル.
牛乳200mlと生クリーム1dlを混ぜる。
Mix 200 ml of milk and 1 dl of fresh cream.
Referring to the act of downloading data or a file from the internet.
Please add 2 deciliters of water.
The most common term for download. Used as a noun or a suru-verb (ダウンロードする).
このファイルをダウンロードしてください。
Please download this file.
The abbreviation 'DL' is commonly used in written Japanese, especially in menus, buttons, or informal contexts. It is read as ディーエル.
DLはこちらから。
Download here.
Slang term meaning 'to download', literally 'to drop'. Used in casual conversation among tech-savvy people.
そのアプリ、もう落とした？
Did you already download that app?