Translation guide
The English word "whisk" has two main meanings: a kitchen tool and a quick, light movement. This guide covers both, with natural Japanese equivalents for each.
The handheld wire tool used for beating eggs, cream, etc.
Standard term for a whisk. Literally 'foam-making tool'.
Please mix the eggs with a whisk.
Common loanword from English 'whipper', often used in recipes and cooking contexts.
Whip the fresh cream with a whisk.
Direct loanword from English 'whisk', less common than 泡立て器 or ホイッパー.
I bought a new whisk.
To move or take someone/something quickly and suddenly.
General phrase meaning 'to move quickly/smoothly'. Can be used for whisking away objects or people.
泡立て器 only refers to the kitchen tool. Using it to mean 'move quickly' will cause confusion.
The adverb さっと is very useful for expressing sudden, smooth movements. It pairs naturally with many verbs.
He whisked the documents away.
Specifically for whisking a person away quickly.
She whisked the child away.
Means 'to move swiftly'. Slightly more formal than さっと動かす.
He whisked his hand out to grab the cup.
Specifically for whisking a liquid or mixture quickly (cooking sense). Combines 'quickly' and 'stir'.
Give the soup a quick whisk.