Translation guide
How to express the concept of 'storing' something in Japanese, covering physical storage, data storage, and keeping things for later use.
General physical storage of objects, putting things into a container, room, or designated spot for safekeeping or later use.
The most common verb for putting something away where it belongs. Implies tidying up or returning an item to its proper place.
I put the book away on the bookshelf.
Please put the toys away in the box.
To keep or store something safely, often for a longer period. More formal than しまう. Used for documents, valuables, or goods.
I keep important documents in a safe.
To store or house items in a designated space, often used in contexts like interior design, furniture, or warehousing. Sounds technical.
This shelf can store many things.
Saving or keeping data on a computer, phone, cloud, or other digital medium.
To save data. The standard verb for saving files, photos, etc. on a device or online.
I saved the data to the cloud.
Please save frequently while working.
Loanword for 'storage', used as a noun for storage capacity or devices. Not a verb.
To store data in a structured way, often used in programming or database contexts. Technical.
Store information in the database.
Storing food, ingredients, or household supplies so they remain usable over time.
To preserve or store food. Also used for emergency supplies. Implies keeping something from spoiling.
Vegetables last longer if you store them in the fridge.
To stockpile or lay in supplies, often for emergencies or winter. Emphasizes accumulation.
To store large quantities, like grain or wine, often in a warehouse or cellar. Formal and large-scale.
They store wine in an underground cellar.
Keeping information, knowledge, or memories in one's mind.
Use しまう for putting physical objects away in their proper place (tidying up). Use 保存する for saving data or preserving food. しまう is not used for digital storage.
Put clothes away in the closet.
Save the file.
This smartphone has 128GB of storage.
Stock up on food for the winter.
番号を覚えた。
I memorized the number.