Translation guide
The English word "foil" has several distinct meanings. This guide covers the most common uses: thin metal sheeting, a contrasting character in stories, and the fencing sword. It also touches on less common uses like preventing something from succeeding and a type of pastry.
Referring to a very thin, flexible sheet of metal, especially aluminum foil used for wrapping food.
The most common word for aluminum foil or similar thin metal sheets, often used in cooking. It's a loanword from English.
Please wrap it in aluminum foil.
A more general term for metal leaf or foil, including gold leaf, silver leaf, etc. Used in arts, crafts, and decoration.
It's a craftwork using gold leaf.
In literature, film, etc., a character who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight particular qualities.
A light, flexible sword used in the sport of fencing.
The standard term for a foil in fencing. It's a loanword from French.
He won the foil match.
To prevent something from being successful; to thwart a plan or attempt.
Means 'to prevent' or 'to thwart'. Used for plans, attempts, crimes, etc.
The police foiled the terrorist plot.
Literally 'to stop something in its tracks'. Often used for stopping the spread of something bad, like a rumor or disease, but can also be used for foiling plans.
A very thin, light pastry, often used in desserts.
Sometimes used as a loanword for a thin pastry, but it's not common. Often described by the specific type of pastry.
This dessert is made with a thin foil-like pastry.
ホイル (foil) sounds similar to ホイール (wheel). Be careful with pronunciation and context.
In everyday conversation, アルミホイル is the most common term. ホイル alone is often understood as aluminum foil in cooking contexts.
In this story, the best friend is portrayed as a foil to the protagonist.
They foiled the enemy's attack.