Translation guide
A small explosive device thrown by hand or launched. In Japanese, the most common term is 手榴弾 (しゅりゅうだん), but other terms exist for specific types like rifle grenades or stun grenades.
A small bomb thrown by hand, typically used in military contexts.
The standard term for a hand grenade. Used in military and general contexts.
The soldier threw a grenade.
Loanword from English, often used in video games or casual contexts. Less formal than 手榴弾.
I used a grenade in the game.
A grenade launched from a rifle, often using a blank cartridge or special adapter.
A non-lethal grenade that produces a bright flash and loud noise to disorient people.
A grenade that produces smoke for signaling or concealment.
手榴弾 is the formal, standard term for hand grenade. グレネード is a loanword often used in video games, anime, or casual speech. In formal writing or news, 手榴弾 is preferred.
The news reported an incident involving a grenade.
I bought a grenade in the game.