Translation guide
The act of propelling something through the air with force, typically using the hand and arm. This guide covers common verbs, nouns, and related expressions for throwing in Japanese.
To throw something in a general sense, such as a ball, stone, or object.
The most common and versatile verb for 'to throw'. Used for balls, stones, and many objects.
He threw the ball.
Please don't throw stones.
To throw or toss, often casually or carelessly. Can also mean to leave something undone.
He tossed the book onto the desk.
A more formal or literary verb for throwing, often used in abstract contexts like 'to cast a vote' or 'to invest'.
He threw a stone into the discussion (i.e., raised a new point).
Throwing a ball in sports like baseball, or throwing an opponent in martial arts.
To throw something away, discard, or dispose of it.
To host or organize a party or event.
To deliver a punch or strike.
To operate a switch or lever, often quickly.
To direct a quick look or glance.
To spend money freely or wastefully to solve a problem.
The English phrasal verb 'throw up' (vomit) is not expressed with 投げる. Use 吐く (はく) or 嘔吐する (おうとする) instead.
He threw up.
投げる means to throw something with the intention of it traveling through the air, while 捨てる means to discard or throw away. 投げ捨てる combines both: to throw away forcefully.
He threw his opponent with a throwing technique.
He threw his cigarette away on the street.
He threw money at it and solved it.