Translation guide
The English word 'ripping' can refer to tearing something forcefully, copying digital media, moving very fast, or as British slang for 'excellent'. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each meaning.
Expressing the action of tearing something, such as paper, cloth, or packaging, often with force or along a line.
General verb for tearing or ripping something, such as paper, cloth, or a document. Often implies deliberate action.
彼は手紙を破った。
He ripped up the letter.
うっかりして紙を破ってしまった。
I accidentally ripped the paper.
To tear or split something along a line, often used for fabric, meat, or thin materials. Can imply a clean, intentional tear.
布を裂いて包帯を作った。
She ripped the cloth to make bandages.
彼は怒って本を裂いた。
He angrily ripped the book apart.
To tear apart by pulling in opposite directions. Emphasizes force and often results in two pieces.
彼は紙を真っ二つに引き裂いた。
He ripped the paper in two.
Colloquial phrase meaning to tear something into shreds or many small pieces. 'ビリビリ' is onomatopoeic for ripping sounds.
その手紙をビリビリに破いて捨てた。
I ripped the letter into pieces and threw it away.
Extracting audio or video data from a disc or other media to a computer file.
Loanword from English, widely used in tech contexts. Means to rip digital content.
CDをリッピングしてMP3ファイルに変換した。
I ripped the CD and converted it to MP3 files.
General verb meaning 'to import' or 'to capture' data. Commonly used for ripping CDs or importing media.
このソフトでCDの曲をパソコンに取り込めます。
You can rip songs from a CD to your computer with this software.
Literally 'to suck out'. Used colloquially for extracting data, especially in gaming or hacking contexts.
Describing something moving at high speed, often with a sense of tearing through air or space.
Means 'to advance at tremendous speed'. Natural for describing vehicles or people moving fast.
車が猛スピードで高速道路を走っていた。
The car was ripping down the highway.
To sprint or dash; implies swift, powerful running. Often used in sports or dramatic contexts.
彼はトラックを疾走した。
He ripped around the track.
Slang for 'to go full throttle' or 'to blast along'. Very casual, often used for driving or riding.
Expressing that something is fantastic, wonderful, or first-rate. This is dated British slang.
Standard adjective for 'wonderful' or 'splendid'. Safe and natural in most contexts.
それは素晴らしいアイデアだ！
That's a ripping idea!
Means 'the best' or 'awesome'. Very common in casual speech.
Slang for 'cool' or 'stylish', somewhat dated but captures the retro feel of 'ripping'.
そのジャケット、いかすね！
That jacket is ripping!
English uses 'ripping' metaphorically for speed, but Japanese does not use tearing verbs this way. Use speed-related expressions instead.
車が猛スピードで走っていた。
The car was ripping along.
破る (yaburu) is general tearing, often with hands, and can be accidental or intentional. 裂く (saku) implies a clean tear along a line, often used for fabric or paper, and can be more deliberate. 引き裂く (hikisaku) emphasizes pulling apart with force.
Tell me how to rip a game ROM.
バイクでぶっ飛ばして海岸まで行った。
We ripped on the bike all the way to the beach.
昨日のパーティーは最高だった！
The party last night was ripping!