Translation guide
The act of refilling or restoring something that has been used up, such as supplies, energy, or resources.
To add more of something to bring it back to a desired level, especially in inventory, provisions, or consumables.
To regain physical or mental energy, often after exertion or depletion.
To add money to an account or fund that has been depleted.
Also used for replenishing funds or budgets. The same word as for supplies, but context makes the meaning clear.
補充 (ほじゅう) is the general term for replenishing anything that is lacking, from office supplies to personnel. 補給 (ほきゅう) is more specialized for continuous supply of resources like fuel, water, or ammunition, often in operational contexts.
事務用品を補充する。
Replenish office supplies.
前線に弾薬を補給する。
Replenish ammunition to the front line.
The English word 'replenishment' does not have a single direct equivalent in Japanese. Using 補充 covers most cases, but for energy or health, 回復 is more natural. Avoid directly translating 'replenish' as a single verb in all contexts.
Please replenish the stock.
水分補充を忘れずに。
Don't forget to replenish fluids.
Often used for replenishment of resources like fuel, ammunition, or energy. Common in military, logistics, and technical contexts.
燃料の補給が必要だ。
We need to replenish fuel.
Refers to filling or replenishing a container, tank, or mold. Used in manufacturing, engineering, and sometimes for refilling liquids.
タンクの充填作業を行います。
We will carry out the tank replenishment work.
General term for recovery or restoration of health, energy, or condition. Not a direct translation of 'replenishment' but often used in contexts like 'replenish energy'.
睡眠で体力を回復する。
Replenish your strength with sleep.
栄養ドリンクで元気を回復した。
I replenished my energy with a nutrition drink.
Casual loanword from English 'charge', used for recharging energy or batteries. Common in informal speech.
甘いものでエネルギーをチャージしよう。
Let's replenish our energy with something sweet.
Refers to recuperation or taking care of one's health, often through rest and nutrition. More about health maintenance than immediate replenishment.
しっかり養生して体力を養う。
Replenish your strength by taking good care of yourself.
口座に資金を補充する。
Replenish the account with funds.
Specifically means adding to an existing amount, often used in financial contexts like topping up investments or reserves.
緊急時のために貯金を積み増しする。
Replenish savings for emergencies.