スプレー
すぷれー
noun
spray
1.
spray, aerosol
A container that releases liquid in a fine mist when pressed, or the mist itself. Covers hair spray, insect spray, deodorant spray, and similar products.
スプレーを吹きかける。
To spray.
虫よけスプレーを使った。
I used insect repellent spray.
ヘアスプレーで髪型を固定してから出かけた。
I fixed my hairstyle with hair spray before going out.
スプレー is a loanword from English "spray." It refers to both the container (spray can) and the act of spraying.
COMMON TYPES:
- ヘアスプレー: hair spray
- 虫よけスプレー: insect repellent spray
- 消臭スプレー: deodorizing spray
- 殺虫スプレー: insecticide spray
- 制汗スプレー: antiperspirant spray
COMMON PATTERNS:
- スプレーを吹きかける: to spray (onto something)
- スプレーをかける: to spray
- スプレー缶: spray can, aerosol can
NOTE:
スプレー缶 require special disposal in Japan — they must be emptied and often punctured before being discarded as non-burnable waste, though rules vary by municipality.