Translation guide
The English word "wrapping" can refer to the material used to cover something, the act of covering something, or a decorative outer layer. This guide covers common Japanese equivalents for these meanings, from general terms to specific types of wrapping.
Referring to the material used to wrap an object, such as paper, cloth, or plastic.
Wrapping paper, especially for gifts or commercial products. Neutral and widely understood.
I wrap the present in wrapping paper.
Loanword from English, often used for decorative gift wrapping or packaging in shops.
Paper used for wrapping, often implying a simple or traditional style. Can also refer to the wrapper of a candy or small item.
Traditional Japanese wrapping cloth used for carrying items or wrapping gifts. Culturally specific.
The material that encloses a product, such as plastic wrap, box, or wrapper.
The action of covering or enclosing an object with material.
Verb meaning to wrap, enclose, or cover. Used for physical wrapping and metaphorical enveloping.
A covering that is part of the item's design, such as a book jacket or a band around a box.
Cover, jacket, or protective wrapping. Common for books, devices, etc.
包む (tsutsumu) is the most common verb for wrapping, used for gifts, parcels, and abstract things. 包装する (hōsō suru) is more formal and often used for commercial packaging. くるむ (kurumu) implies wrapping something up snugly, often in cloth or paper, and is more casual.
ラッピング is specifically decorative gift wrapping. For general packaging or wrapping material, use 包装 or 包装紙.
I need some wrapping paper for this gift.
このお店では無料でラッピングしてくれます。
This shop will do gift wrapping for free.
飴の包み紙を捨てる。
Throw away the candy wrapper.
風呂敷でお弁当を包む。
Wrap the lunch box in a furoshiki cloth.
General term for packaging or wrapping. Can refer to the act or the material.
Open the product packaging.
Plastic wrap, cling film. Used for food wrapping.
Put plastic wrap over the leftovers.
A bundle or package wrapped in paper or cloth. Often used for gifts or parcels.
I received a beautifully wrapped package.
Wrap the present nicely.
To package or wrap, often in a commercial or formal context.
Wrap each product individually.
To wrap up or roll up in something, often cloth or paper. More casual than 包む.
Wrap the baby in a blanket.
Put a dust jacket on the book.
Obi, a paper band wrapped around books or boxes, often with promotional text.
The obi on this book has a recommendation written on it.
Could you gift-wrap this, please?