Translation guide
How to express the idea of temporarily taking someone's place or completing missing information in Japanese.
To temporarily take over someone's duties or role when they are absent.
General phrase meaning 'to substitute for someone' or 'to take someone's place'. Can be used in various contexts.
To write or type necessary details in blank spaces on a form, document, or survey.
Standard verb for filling in forms, blanks, or fields. Used in official and everyday contexts.
To give someone information they lack about a situation or story.
Means 'to explain in detail'. A natural way to say you will fill someone in on the details.
Since he is sick, I will fill in for him.
Noun meaning 'proxy' or 'substitute'. Often used in formal or business contexts.
I will attend the meeting as a substitute for the department head.
Loanword from English 'pinch hitter'. Used metaphorically for someone who fills in at the last moment, especially in sports or casual situations.
I was asked to be a pinch hitter for someone who suddenly took the day off.
Please fill in the required information on this document.
Means 'to write in' or 'to fill in'. Slightly more casual than 記入する, often used for writing in notebooks or online forms.
Please fill in the answers in the blanks.
Literally 'to bury' or 'to fill'. Used for filling in gaps, blanks, or holes. Can be used for forms but is more general.
Please fill in the empty boxes.
I'll fill you in on the details later.
Literally 'to talk about the circumstances'. Used when filling someone in on the background or situation.
I'll fill him in on the situation.