Translation guide
How to express the idea of articulating thoughts, feelings, or ideas in Japanese, from casual to formal contexts.
To articulate a thought, feeling, or idea verbally or in writing.
The most common and versatile way to say 'put into words'. Literally 'make into words'. Used for both spoken and written expression.
It's hard to put my feelings into words.
To express something in a clear, organized, or eloquent manner.
Literally 'verbalize'. Often used in intellectual or professional contexts to mean putting vague ideas into clear language.
He couldn't put that experience into words.
Literally 'express with words'. Slightly more formal or written than 言葉にする. Often used when describing something abstract.
This beauty cannot be put into words.
A compound verb meaning 'to express in words'. Often used in the potential form 言い表せない (cannot express).
I cannot put my gratitude into words.
Literally 'put out of the mouth'. Emphasizes the act of speaking something aloud, often something that was previously unspoken.
Try putting what you're thinking into words.
Let's practice putting our thoughts into words.
Specifically means 'put into writing' or 'put into sentences'. Used when the output is written text.
Please try putting your ideas into words (in writing).
articulate the strategy
Do not directly translate 'put' and 'words' into Japanese as 入れる and 単語. The phrase 'put into words' is idiomatic and requires the expressions above.