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.
The most common and general term for replenishment of supplies, stock, or personnel. Used in business, daily life, and formal contexts.
Please replenish the stock.
Don't forget to replenish fluids.
Often used for replenishment of resources like fuel, ammunition, or energy. Common in military, logistics, and technical contexts.
We need to replenish fuel.
Refers to filling or replenishing a container, tank, or mold. Used in manufacturing, engineering, and sometimes for refilling liquids.
We will carry out the tank replenishment work.
To regain physical or mental energy, often after exertion or depletion.
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'.
Replenish your strength with sleep.
Casual loanword from English 'charge', used for recharging energy or batteries. Common in informal speech.
Refers to recuperation or taking care of one's health, often through rest and nutrition. More about health maintenance than immediate replenishment.
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.
Replenish the account with funds.
Specifically means adding to an existing amount, often used in financial contexts like topping up investments or reserves.
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.
Replenish office supplies.
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.
I replenished my energy with a nutrition drink.
Let's replenish our energy with something sweet.
しっかり養生して体力を養う。
Replenish your strength by taking good care of yourself.
緊急時のために貯金を積み増しする。
Replenish savings for emergencies.