Translation guide
The English word "whip" can be a noun (a tool) or a verb (to strike or move quickly). This guide covers common Japanese equivalents for both uses, from literal whips to figurative quick movements.
A long, flexible tool used to strike or control animals, or as a symbol of authority.
General word for a whip, used for horse riding, punishment, or figuratively.
He struck the horse with a whip.
Control the horse without using a whip.
Katakana version, often used in modern or stylistic contexts, like in games or fashion.
To hit someone or something with a whip, often as punishment or to urge movement.
To move or cause to move rapidly, often with a snapping motion.
Means to move something swiftly; can be used for 'whip out' or 'whip around'.
To stir vigorously to incorporate air, as in whipping cream or eggs.
A member of a legislative body who ensures party discipline and attendance.
Official term for a party whip in Japanese politics.
The Japanese word 鞭 (muchi) only refers to the physical whip or the act of whipping. For 'whip around' or 'whip out', use adverbs like さっと or 素早く.
泡立てる is the standard Japanese cooking term. ホイップする is a casual loanword often used in recipes or by younger speakers. Both are understood, but 泡立てる is safer in formal recipes.
That character uses a whip as a weapon.
Literally 'to whip', used for actual whipping or metaphorical harsh criticism.
The prisoner was whipped.
He whipped himself for his laziness. (metaphorical)
More explicit phrase meaning 'to hit with a whip'.
The trainer whipped the lion.
He whipped out his camera.
She whipped around.
General phrase for moving quickly; less vivid than 'whip' but clear.
The flag whipped in the wind.
Onomatopoeic adverb for a light, quick movement, like a whip of a cloth.
He whipped his handkerchief.
Standard cooking term for whipping cream, eggs, etc.
Please whip the fresh cream.
Loanword from English 'whip', used in casual cooking contexts.
Whip the egg whites to make meringue.
The whip's role is to maintain party unity.
Shorter term, though less specific; can refer to party officials in general.
The whip urged the members to attend.
彼女はさっと夕食を作った。
She whipped up a quick dinner.
Idiomatic 'whip up' translated with さっと for quickness.