Translation guide
How to express the idea of 'reserves' in Japanese, covering backup supplies, military forces, sports substitutes, and personal restraint.
Something kept for future use, such as money, food, or resources.
General term for something held in reserve for emergencies or future needs. Commonly used for supplies, funds, or spare parts.
Please prepare reserve water for emergencies.
Do you have a spare battery?
Emphasizes something that has been saved or stored up over time, like savings or food stores. Often implies a personal or household reserve.
He is building up reserves for his retirement.
Specifically refers to stockpiling goods, often for emergencies or national reserves. More formal than 予備.
The government is increasing its oil reserves.
Military forces not on active duty but available for mobilization.
A player who is not in the starting lineup but can enter the game.
The quality of being reserved in behavior or speech; not showing feelings openly.
Refers to holding back out of consideration for others, modesty, or politeness. Often used in social situations.
Don't hold back; please eat more. (lit. Don't be reserved.)
Describes a person or behavior that is modest, restrained, or understated. Can be used for personality or actions.
Means shy or introverted, often implying a reserved nature due to timidity.
予備軍を招集する必要がある。
We need to call up the reserves.
彼はリザーブとしてベンチに座っている。
He's sitting on the bench as a reserve.
彼女は控えめな性格だ。
She has a reserved personality.
He is shy and doesn't talk much.