Translation guide
The English phrase 'laying in' can refer to stocking up on supplies, staying in bed longer than usual, or positioning something inside something else. This guide covers the most common ways to express these ideas naturally in Japanese.
To accumulate or store a supply of something for future use.
To buy and stock up on something, often in large quantities. Commonly used for food, daily necessities, etc.
台風の前に食料を買い込んだ。
I laid in food before the typhoon.
To store up, save, or lay in supplies. Can be used for food, money, energy, etc.
冬に備えて薪を蓄える。
We lay in firewood for the winter.
To stockpile or lay in reserves, often for emergencies. Slightly formal.
政府は石油を備蓄している。
The government is laying in oil reserves.
To buy and hoard, often implying buying more than usual due to a sale or impending shortage.
セールでトイレットペーパーを買いだめした。
I laid in toilet paper during the sale.
To remain in bed longer than usual, especially in the morning.
To sleep in or oversleep. The most common way to say 'laying in' in the sense of staying in bed late.
日曜日はいつも朝寝坊する。
I always lay in on Sundays.
To sleep in a relaxed manner, without rushing. Emphasizes the comfort of staying in bed.
休みの日はゆっくり寝たい。
I want to lay in on my day off.
To oversleep, often with a nuance of accidentally sleeping too long. Can be used when 'laying in' results in being late.
To put or position something inside something else, often carefully.
To put in, insert. The most general verb for placing something inside something else.
箱に本を入れる。
I lay the books in the box.
To spread or lay something flat inside or on a surface. Used for laying mats, sheets, etc.
引き出しに紙を敷く。
I lay paper in the drawer.
To put something away neatly into a container or space. Implies fitting it properly.
I laid in and was late for the meeting.
刀を鞘に収める。
He lays the sword in its sheath.