Translation guide
The English word 'pervasion' is rare and abstract, meaning the state of spreading through or being present throughout something. In Japanese, there is no single common equivalent; instead, use verbs or nouns that describe spreading, filling, or permeating, depending on context.
To describe something (smell, idea, feeling) spreading and becoming present everywhere in a space or among people.
Noun meaning 'spread' or 'diffusion', often used for ideas, technology, or practices becoming widespread.
To describe a liquid, gas, or quality soaking into or spreading through a solid or porous material.
The English word 'pervasion' is very formal and rare. In most contexts, it is better to use a more specific Japanese verb or noun that matches the type of spreading (e.g., 広がる for general spread, 満ちる for filling). Using a literal translation like 遍満 (へんまん) is extremely rare and may not be understood.
With the pervasion of the internet, information spreads instantly.
Noun meaning 'permeation' or 'infiltration', used for liquids, ideas, or influences gradually spreading through something.
新しい考え方が社会に浸透するには時間がかかる。
It takes time for new ideas to pervade society.
Noun/verb meaning 'being filled with', often for smells, gas, or atmosphere in a physical space.
部屋中に花の香りが充満していた。
The room was pervaded by the scent of flowers.
Noun meaning 'spread' or 'prevalence', often with a negative connotation (disease, crime).
病気の蔓延を防ぐために、予防接種が重要だ。
To prevent the pervasion of disease, vaccination is important.
Also used for physical permeation, like water through soil or a membrane.
水が土壌に浸透する。
Water pervades the soil.
Verb meaning 'to soak into', often for liquids or stains penetrating a surface.
インクが紙に染み込んだ。
The ink pervaded the paper.