はね散らす
hanechirasu
The English verb 'splash' can be translated into Japanese as はね散らす (hanechirasu) or し吹く. If unsure, use はね散らす.
Meaning: to hit or agitate liquid (verb)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| はね散らす | hanechirasu |
| し吹く | shibuku |
These terms are used to describe the action of hitting or agitating a liquid.
What does it mean word for word?
Together, they literally mean 'to splash or scatter around'.
How do you pronounce it?
hanechirasu
Did you know?
- The character 散 (san/chira) used in はね散らす is the same character found in the word for 'cherry blossoms falling', linking the visual pattern of a splash to the aesthetic of scattering petals.
- If you are describing the sound of water splashing in a bathtub or a small bowl, you would likely use ちゃぷちゃぷ (chapu chapu) instead of the formal verbs.
- When describing a 'splash' as a sudden, loud impact, Japanese people often use ドボン 'dobon', which specifically evokes the sound of something heavy falling into water.
Example sentences for Japanese are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “splash” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
