Translation guide
The English word 'ram' has several distinct meanings: a male sheep, a device for striking or forcing, and the action of striking or forcing something. This guide covers the most common and useful Japanese equivalents for each meaning.
Referring to a male sheep, especially one that has not been castrated.
The standard word for a male sheep. Can be used in most contexts.
A tool or machine part that delivers a heavy blow, such as a battering ram or a hydraulic ram.
The loanword from English, used in technical contexts for mechanical rams (e.g., hydraulic ram, battering ram).
To hit or drive something with force, or to cram something into a space.
There is no single Japanese verb that covers all uses of 'ram'. Choose the verb based on the specific action: driving in (打ち込む), thrusting (突っ込む), crashing (ぶつける), or cramming (詰め込む). Using the loanword ラムする is not natural.
牧場に雄羊がいる。
There is a ram on the farm.
An alternative kanji for male sheep, using the character for male animals. Less common than 雄羊.
The ram's horns are large.
油圧ラムが故障した。
The hydraulic ram broke down.
Specifically a battering ram used in medieval warfare. A historical term.
They broke the castle gate with a battering ram.
To drive in, hammer in, or ram something (e.g., a stake). Also used for hitting a ball forcefully.
I rammed the stake into the ground.
To thrust into, shove into, or ram something into a space. Often implies a sudden, forceful action.
He rammed his hand into his pocket.
To crash into, ram into (a vehicle or object). Used for collisions.
I accidentally rammed the car into the wall.
To cram, pack, or ram things tightly into a container or space.
I rammed clothes into the suitcase.