Translation guide
The English verb 'hurl' means to throw something with great force, often violently or carelessly. It can also mean to shout insults or abuse loudly. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for both physical throwing and verbal outbursts.
To throw an object with great force, often in anger or violence.
The most direct equivalent for 'hurl' in the sense of throwing something forcefully at someone or something. Often implies anger.
To shout abuse, insults, or accusations loudly and forcefully.
To throw oneself forcefully or violently into a place or situation.
The simple verb 投げる (なげる) means 'to throw', but it lacks the forcefulness of 'hurl'. Use compounds like 投げつける or ぶん投げる to convey the violent or forceful nuance.
He threw a stone. (not necessarily 'hurled')
He hurled a vase at the wall.
A more casual, emphatic way to say 'hurl' or 'fling'. Often used in spoken Japanese.
We played by hurling the ball around.
Means to throw something carelessly or with a sweeping motion. Can be used for 'hurl' when the action is rough but not necessarily violent.
He hurled the luggage into the truck.
Literally 'throw and send flying'. Implies throwing with enough force to make the object or person fly through the air. Often used in fights or sports.
The wrestler hurled his opponent across the ring.
The spectators hurled abuse at the player.
Means 'to spit out abusive language'. Used for hurling verbal abuse or insults.
He got angry and hurled insults.
A general phrase for 'to say bad things about someone'. Less intense than 'hurl insults', but can be used in similar contexts.
She is always hurling insults at people.
Literally 'throw one's body'. Used for hurling oneself into something, like a river or a task.
He hurled himself into the river.
Means 'to jump into' or 'dive into'. Can be used for hurling oneself into a place or activity.
He hurled himself into the pool.