English–Japanese
“pour on” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiabiseru
Example
弟に水を浴びせます。otōto ni mizu o a bi se ma su
I pour water on my younger brother.
How to say “pour on” in Japanese
“Pour on” in Japanese is 浴びせる (abiseru).
Conveys covering a person or target with something in a sudden, forceful flow, whether it is liquid or an intense stream of words, criticism, questions, or attacks.
Example sentences with 浴びせる
記者たちは大臣に次々と質問を浴びせました。ki sha ta chi wa dai jin ni tsugi tsugi to shitsu mon o a bi se ma shi ta
The reporters bombarded the minister with questions.
Tips for using 浴びせる
- Unlike the English phrase "pour on," this verb commonly extends beyond liquids to criticism, questions, attacks, and other things directed at someone in a burst.