Translation guide
How to express the act of placing items into storage in Japanese, covering general storage, warehousing, and temporary safekeeping.
The speaker wants to say they are putting items into storage, such as in a closet, attic, or storage unit, for future use.
A common verb meaning to put away or store something. Often used for tidying up or putting things back in their usual place.
冬服をクローゼットにしまった。
I put the winter clothes away in the closet.
A more formal term meaning to store or keep in safekeeping. Used for valuable items or documents.
重要な書類は金庫に保管しています。
I keep important documents stored in a safe.
A technical term for storing or housing items, often used in contexts like furniture with storage or organizing spaces.
このベッドは下に収納するスペースがあります。
This bed has storage space underneath.
The speaker is referring to placing goods or belongings into a commercial storage unit, warehouse, or depot.
Literally 'put into a warehouse'. The most direct way to say putting something into storage at a facility.
引っ越しの間、家具を倉庫に入れました。
During the move, I put the furniture into storage.
Specifically for renting a storage unit (trunk room). 預ける implies entrusting items to the facility.
使わない荷物をトランクルームに預けています。
I'm storing unused belongings in a storage unit.
Used for secure storage like a vault or strongroom. More specific than general storage.
貴重品は保管庫に入れてください。
Please put valuables in the safe storage.
The speaker wants to leave luggage or items temporarily, such as in a coin locker or with a hotel concierge.
Means to leave something in someone's care. Commonly used for luggage storage at hotels or stations.
ホテルで荷物を預けてもらえますか？
Can I leave my luggage at the hotel?
Specifically for putting items into a coin-operated locker.
駅のコインロッカーに荷物を入れました。
I put my luggage in a coin locker at the station.