Translation guide
The English phrase "wrap up" has several distinct meanings. It can mean to cover something in paper or material, to finish an activity, to dress warmly, or to summarize. This guide breaks down each meaning with natural Japanese equivalents.
To cover an object by folding paper, cloth, etc. around it, or to enclose it in a covering.
General verb for wrapping something in paper, cloth, etc. Can be used for gifts, parcels, or covering objects.
I wrapped the present in pretty paper.
She wrapped the baby in a blanket.
To wrap something up completely, often in a protective or covering manner. Slightly more casual than 包む.
I wrapped up the leftover food in plastic wrap.
Formal term for packaging or wrapping, often used in commercial or official contexts.
Please wrap each item individually.
To bring an event, meeting, task, or activity to an end.
Common phrase meaning 'to bring to an end' or 'to call it a day'. Suitable for meetings, work, or casual activities.
Let's wrap up the meeting soon.
Let's wrap up work for today.
Transitive verb meaning 'to finish' something. Slightly more formal than 終わりにする.
To bring things together, to summarize, or to finalize. Often used when wrapping up discussions or agreements.
To bring something to a conclusion, often with a sense of finality or a closing remark. Used for events, speeches, or periods.
To put on warm clothes, often in multiple layers, to protect against cold weather.
Literally 'do thick clothing', meaning to dress warmly or wear layers. Common in cold weather.
It's cold, so let's wrap up warm before going out.
To make oneself warm, often by putting on more clothes. A bit broader than just clothing.
Wrap up warm so you don't catch a cold.
To put on multiple layers of clothing. Emphasizes the action of layering.
To provide a concise summary of the main points, often at the end of a presentation or discussion.
To summarize or give a précis. Suitable for formal contexts like reports or presentations.
To wrap up, I'll summarize today's discussion.
To bring together or summarize. Less formal than 要約する, used in everyday conversation.
Phrase meaning 'to put it simply' or 'in short'. Used to introduce a summary.
The English 'wrap up' meaning 'finish' cannot be directly translated as 包む. Use verbs like 終える or phrases like 終わりにする instead.
wrap up a meeting (incorrect)
He wrapped up his speech quickly.
話し合いをまとめるのに時間がかかった。
It took time to wrap up the discussion.
I'll wrap up with one final word.
セーターを何枚も着込んで外に出た。
I wrapped up in several sweaters and went outside.
要点をまとめてください。
Please wrap up the main points.
To wrap it up simply, the plan is cancelled.