Translation guide
How to express the action of refilling something in Japanese, depending on what is being refilled (drinks, containers, prescriptions, etc.).
Topping up a beverage, such as tea, coffee, or water, often in a social or restaurant setting.
Would you like a refill of coffee?
The verb form meaning 'to get a refill' or 'to have another serving'.
May I have a refill of tea?
Literally 'pour and add', used when topping up a drink from a bottle or pot.
Please top up the hot water.
Phrase meaning 'free refills', often seen in restaurants.
This shop offers free refills on coffee.
Putting more liquid, gas, or substance into a container that has been emptied or partially used.
General verb for replenishing or refilling supplies, including liquids, gas, or stock.
I need to refill the gasoline.
To refill a container by transferring contents from a larger package, often used for refill packs of soap, shampoo, etc.
To put something in again, to refill. Can be used for liquids or objects.
Please refill the water.
Technical term for filling or charging a container, often used in industrial contexts.
Fill the cylinder with gas.
Getting a repeat supply of medication from a pharmacy.
To have a prescription reissued, which is the typical way to get a refill in Japan.
I ran out of medicine, so I had my prescription reissued.
To get additional medicine, often used when requesting a refill without a new prescription.
Replacing the ink or fuel in a writing instrument or lighter.
補充 (ほじゅう) is a general term for replenishing something that has decreased, like fuel, stock, or ink. 詰め替え (つめかえ) specifically means transferring contents from one container to another, often using a refill pack. Use 補充 for abstract or bulk replenishment, and 詰め替え for physical transfer into a reusable container.
I refill the shampoo into a refillable bottle.
Can I get a refill of the same medicine?
ボールペンの芯を詰め替える。
I refill the ballpoint pen cartridge.