Translation guide
Frosted glass refers to glass that has been made opaque or translucent, often for privacy or decoration. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is すりガラス, but other terms exist for specific types or contexts.
The most common type of frosted glass used in windows, doors, or partitions to obscure visibility while letting light through.
The standard term for frosted glass. It is made by grinding or sandblasting the surface. Commonly used in bathrooms, office partitions, and sliding doors.
The bathroom door is frosted glass.
I saw a figure through the frosted glass.
Literally 'clouded glass'. Often used interchangeably with すりガラス, but can imply a more milky or foggy appearance. Slightly less technical.
Light is coming in through the frosted glass window.
Frosted glass with patterns or designs, often used for aesthetic purposes in doors, windows, or tableware.
Patterned glass made by rolling molten glass with a patterned roller. Often used in doors and windows for both privacy and decoration.
The front door uses patterned frosted glass.
A loanword from English, sometimes used in design or product contexts. Not as common as すりガラス in everyday speech.
This lampshade is made of frosted glass.
A frosted appearance achieved by applying a film or spray, rather than physically altering the glass.
A frosted glass-style film that can be applied to existing glass for privacy. Common in DIY home improvement.
I put a frosted glass film on the window for privacy.
A spray that gives a frosted glass effect. Used for crafts or temporary privacy solutions.
Both mean frosted glass, but すりガラス emphasizes the grinding process, while 曇りガラス emphasizes the cloudy appearance. In practice, they are often interchangeable, but すりガラス is more common in technical or architectural contexts.
Frosted glass is glass that has been made cloudy by grinding its surface.
I decorated the bottle with frosted glass spray.