Translation guide
Japanese expressions for substances used to kill rats, ranging from common household products to technical terms.
Referring to commercially available poison for killing rats, typically sold in bait form.
The standard, formal term for rodenticide, used on product labels and in official contexts. Literally 'rat-killing agent'.
殺鼠剤を倉庫に置いた。
I placed rat poison in the warehouse.
A more colloquial way to say 'rat poison', literally 'rat's poison'. Commonly understood in everyday conversation.
ネズミの毒を買ってきた。
I bought some rat poison.
Literally 'rat extermination agent', often used for products that include poison as part of pest control.
このネズミ駆除剤は強力だ。
This rat poison is potent.
Referring to the chemical compounds used as rodenticides, often in technical or agricultural contexts.
The common anticoagulant rodenticide, often used as a generic term for blood-thinning rat poisons.
ワルファリン系の殺鼠剤は効果が遅い。
Warfarin-based rat poisons are slow-acting.
Zinc phosphide, a highly toxic inorganic compound used in some rodenticides. Technical term.
リン化亜鉛は強力な殺鼠剤だ。
Zinc phosphide is a powerful rat poison.
Emphasizing the bait form rather than the poison itself.
Literally 'poison bait', used for any poisoned food meant to attract and kill pests, including rats.
毒餌を仕掛けた。
I set out poison bait.
Specifically 'rat poison bait', clarifying the target animal.
ネズミの毒餌は子供の手の届かない場所に置いてください。
Please place rat poison bait out of reach of children.
In Japan, rodenticides are regulated under the Agricultural Chemicals Regulation Act. Only use products approved for household use and follow label instructions carefully. Keep away from children and pets.