スプレー

すぷれー
noun
spray
tool
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(ふ)きかける。
To spray.
虫(むし)よけスプレーを使(つか)った。
I used insect repellent spray.
ヘアスプレーで髪型(かみがた)を固定(こてい)してから出(で)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.

Types

  • ヘアスプレー: hair spray
  • 虫(むし)よけスプレー: insect repellent spray
  • 消臭(しょうしゅう)スプレー: deodorizing spray
  • 殺虫(さっちゅう)スプレー: insecticide spray
  • 制汗(せいかん)スプレー: antiperspirant spray

Common patterns

  • スプレーを吹(ふ)きかける: to spray (onto something)
  • スプレーをかける: to spray
  • スプレー缶(かん): spray can, aerosol can

Usage

スプレー缶(かん) require special disposal in Japan — they must be emptied and often punctured before being discarded as non-burnable waste, though rules vary by municipality.

Related Words

Related: じょうろ (watering can)
Related: 霧吹(きりふ)き (spray bottle)
Compare: 噴霧(ふんむ) (spraying)
Compare: 噴霧器(ふんむき) (sprayer)
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